Acute Care Physical Therapist
Macon, Georgia
Coliseum Medical Center

Therapy/Rehabilitation Travel/Contract Job in Macon, Georgia

Schedule

• Monday to Friday
• 1 weekend per month required
• No on-call duties
• Floating within facility/scope of practice as needed

Contract Length

• 14 weeks

Experience

• Minimum 1 year experience
• First-time travelers accepted

Holidays

• If 1 major holiday falls during assignment, traveler expected to work it
• If 2 major holidays fall, traveler expected to work both
• If 3 major holidays fall, traveler expected to work 2 of them

Major Holidays Include:

• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving/Black Friday
• Christmas Eve/Christmas Day
• New Year's Eve/New Year's Day

Orientation & Compliance

• Full compliance required to start on time
• Non-compliance results in 2-week delay due to bi-weekly orientation schedule
• Number of non-billable orientation hours depends on contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8-week assignment)

Licensure & Certifications Requirements

• State License verification within 30 days prior to start (Georgia license required for CRTs & RRTs)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) required for certain specialties (e.g., ER, Critical Care, RRT, CRT)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) required except for Microbiology Techs and Med Techs
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) required for RN’s in certain pediatric-related specialties
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) required for applicable specialties
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) online course required within a few months of hire (no renewal required)
• STABLE certification required for NICU
• NIH Stroke Certification may be required depending on specialty
• Allied Annual License Verification (if applicable) within 30 days prior to start
• NURSYS verification for RN, LPN/LVN, AP within 30 days prior to start

Background Checks & Verifications

• Background check required within 30 days of start, must be complete prior to start
• Education verification required; can be pending at start with proof it is in process (due within 30 days post start)
• Diplomas required for RRTs
• Transcript/Diploma may be required depending on specialty

Competency Exams

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam required for RNs and LVNs by Aya only
• Color Blind Testing required for all candidates; alternative assessment available if needed
• Competency Exam required for Nursing and Allied by Aya only
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam required for Telemetry, ICU, ER, and related units; up to 3 attempts allowed

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam required within 1 year of start
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months of start; can start with TB test pending if TB questionnaire on file
• TB Questionnaire required annually for all candidates
• Immunizations required or proof of immunity for:

  • Rubeola (Measles) – 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer
  • Mumps – 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer
  • Rubella – 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer
  • Varicella – 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B series or signed declination (special requirements for privileging specialties)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap preferred for privileging specialties; declination form available
• Seasonal Flu vaccination or declination required annually during flu season (Nov 1 - Mar 31)

Drug Testing

• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start required; cannot start with results pending
• Instant drug screen acceptable under certain conditions (e.g., quick start)
• Drug screen codes and procedures must be followed precisely

Additional Requirements

• References: 2 clinical references required by Aya (not required by client)
• Skills checklist within 12 months, updated annually
• Work history verification of most recent employer required; can be pending at start with proof it is in process

Notes

• Locals accepted at same rate as travelers
• Aya offer contingent on clinical pass within RTO guidelines and meeting facility requirements
• Manager reviews candidate profile within 48 hours of confirmation to determine fit
• Floating may be required within facility and scope of practice