Physical Therapist - Inpatient Rehab
Lewisburg, Pennsylvania
Evangelical Community Hospital

Job Opportunity: Physical Therapist - Inpatient Rehab

Location

• Lewisburg, Pennsylvania

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Schedule

• Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• One Saturday per month, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM with a compensatory day off during the same week
• Sunday coverage only if needed for orthopedic post-operative patients not discharged on Saturday (usually covered by other staff)
• Alternative schedule option: Tuesday through Saturday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Job Description

• Work in a Pre-Screen Unit where clinical fit will be assessed before final manager interview and decision
• May care for COVID-19 patients
• Tobacco and fragrance-free facility environment

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in Pennsylvania
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Physical Therapist
• Physical Therapist experience within the last year
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Required Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) if applicable (refer to unit/job description)
• Other certifications as applicable per unit/job description

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check required within 30 days of start; updated annually
• Pennsylvania State Police PATCH search required within 1 year of start; must be finalized prior to start
• Pennsylvania Child Abuse (Childline) Search required 3 business days prior to start; renewed every 5 years
• PA FBI Fingerprinting required within 1 year of start; candidate may start with results pending but must have results on file within 45 days; renewed every 5 years
• Employment application and 2 professional references within 3 years required
• Education verification of highest degree/diploma/transcripts required
• Drug testing: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 1 year of start (for agency use only)

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 90 days of start, signed by MD, DO, PA, or NPT
• Fit mask testing within 1 year of start; updated annually (specific 3M mask models required)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years of start
• Negative TB test (QGold or TSpot) within 90 days of start; PPD not accepted
• Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Vaccines (2 doses) or positive titer required; boosters required if titers negative or equivocal; exemptions require approval
• Hepatitis B: Full vaccine series or positive titer preferred; declination form required for all candidates
• Seasonal flu vaccine or valid medical/religious exemption required during flu season
• COVID-19 vaccine or valid medical/religious exemption or declination accepted

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Clear, passport-style photo for badge (no masks, hats, sunglasses; religious headwear allowed)
• Completion and signing of facility-specific documents including:

  • Medical Statement Non-Employee Ability to Work form
  • Commitment to Health & Wellness
  • Code of Conduct
  • Confidentiality Agreement
  • Non-Employee Affidavit
  • Hepatitis B Declination form
  • Safety and Security Vehicle Registration (if applicable)
  • Review of facility’s policies and procedures ("Wellspan Way" description)

Orientation and Training

• Completion of Learning Management System (LMS) modules on PC/laptop prior to start (not on cell phones)
• New Hire Orientation must be completed by the end of the first day of orientation
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required within 72 hours of contract signing (pass/fail process applies)
• Medication and pharmacology competency exams as applicable

Additional Information

• Return to Office (RTO) requirement: maximum 7 days
• No call or floating requirements
• Holidays as needed

This summary includes all relevant details for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Physical Therapist travel contract position in inpatient rehabilitation.