Outpatient Physical Therapist
Raeford, North Carolina
FirstHealth Outpatient Rehabilitation-Raeford

Job Opportunity: Physical Therapist - Outpatient

Location: Raeford, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• ASAP start date
• Outpatient clinic setting
• Outpatient experience required
• Need candidates with outpatient orthopedic and neurological experience
• One-on-one patient care
• Manage 8-10 patients per 8-hour shift
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, daytime hours

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in North Carolina
• Minimum of 1 year of Physical Therapist experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience in an outpatient setting

Compliance & Certifications

• Government-issued photo ID required
• Background check within 1 year covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• Drug screen (10 panel) within 30 days of start
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required (AHA or ARC)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start (to meet standard, not facility-mandated)
• Immunizations and titers required or documentation of immunity for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (annual updates required)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or 2 vaccines)
  • Varicella (positive titer or 2 vaccines)
  • Hepatitis B (series, titer, or declination)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (11/15 - 03/31)
• NPI Number must be provided and verified prior to start

Additional Requirements

• Two clinical references required (one must be from a supervisor or higher)
• Annual skills checklist and competency exams as applicable
• Completion of facility-specific modules prior to start (up to 21 hours)
• Color blindness testing required for all candidates

Work Environment

• Outpatient rehabilitation clinic
• Focus on orthopedic and neurological patient care
• One-on-one therapy sessions

This position is ideal for a Physical Therapist with outpatient orthopedic and neurological experience looking for a travel contract in North Carolina.