Outpatient Physical Therapist
Rahway, New Jersey
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Rahway

Job Opportunity: Outpatient Physical Therapist (PT) - Travel/Contract

Location: Rahway, New Jersey
Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Schedule:

  • Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday, Thursday: 11:30 AM - 8:00 PM
  • Saturdays: As needed (1 Saturday required per month)
• Patient Load: Approximately 13 patients per day; clinic census around 35 daily
• Patient Population: Ages 15 and up, including patients with secondary cognitive disorders, concussions, Alzheimer's, and Dementia
• Work Setting: Outpatient clinic
• Charting System: EPIC
• Parking: Free in any unrestricted space
• Floating: May rarely float to another campus if not needed at primary site
• New Graduates: Accepted, provided licensed and completed outpatient affiliation
• Locals: Accepted

Requirements

• Licensure: Must be a licensed Physical Therapist
• Experience: Outpatient experience required (New grads accepted with completed outpatient affiliation)
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) from an accredited university required
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (first-time travelers accepted)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • Criminal background check within 30 days of start
  • Must include all aliases, locations lived/worked in past 7 years, and various federal/state checks
  • No open cases allowed at start
• Health Documents:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray as per facility guidelines
  • Physical exam within the last 12 months, cleared to perform essential job functions and free of communicable disease
  • Drug screen within 30 days of start (10-panel urine test)
  • Seasonal influenza vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually
  • Immunizations or proof of immunity for Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
• Fit Testing & Respiratory Clearance:

  • On-site fit testing mandatory for respirator use; Respiratory medical clearance required prior to start
• Other:

  • Completion of facility-specific orientation and safety training
  • Annual education sign-off and compliance with facility policies
  • References: Two references within last 2 years, including at least one managerial reference
  • Employment application or resume with 7 years of work history required
  • Work history verification required for New Jersey candidates (minimum 1 year prior to start, allowing 30-day gaps)

Additional Notes

• Must complete an acknowledgment of facility floating policy for every new assignment
• May be required to complete additional competency exams and pass/fail testing as applicable
• Facility requires adherence to latex allergy screening and accommodations if needed
• Candidate must provide government-issued photo ID and proof of residency as required
• Candidate must complete all required documentation and clearances prior to start date

This position offers an opportunity to work in a well-established outpatient clinic with a diverse patient population and supportive environment for new graduates and first-time travelers.