Outpatient Physical Therapist
Abilene, Texas
Hendrick Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Outpatient Physical Therapist

Location: Abilene, Texas
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Outpatient Physical Therapist role
• Schedule: Monday to Thursday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Friday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, with some variation as needed

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in Texas

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• I-9 or attestation form
• E-Verify or attestation
• Background check:

  • 7-year background check required within 1 year of start, updated annually
  • Includes SSN trace, county, national, OFAC, sex offender, motor vehicle check (for home health only), and education verification
• Education verification: transcript or diploma required
• State-specific checks for Texas (Employability Status Check and Employee Misconduct Registry) within 30 days of start
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, must be completed within 72 hours of signing contract
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen including THC within 10 business days prior to start; facility will conduct additional drug screen on arrival
• Immunizations and health requirements:

  • TDAP vaccine within 10 years
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (PPD or blood test) within 1 year
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) immunity or vaccination
  • Hepatitis B immunity or vaccination series or declination
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Seasonal flu vaccine required during flu season (with religious or medical exemption accepted)
• Fit mask (3M 1860 Regular or 1860S) required, updated annually
• References: 2 references within 3 years of start
• Resume or employment application required
• Skills checklist updated annually
• Facility-specific documents and acknowledgments must be reviewed and signed prior to start

Additional Notes

• Orientation includes mandatory modules (~3-4 hours)
• Parking available for orientation and employment
• Pass/fail testing on medication/pharmacology competency may be required as applicable
• Some certifications and competencies may be required based on clinical setting and patient population

This position is ideal for a Physical Therapist seeking a travel contract in an outpatient setting with a structured schedule and comprehensive compliance requirements.