Physical Therapist, Acute Care Hospital
Fort Worth, Texas
John Peter Smith Hospital

Job Opportunity: Physical Therapist - Acute Care Hospital

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

Work Schedule

• Sunday to Thursday, Tuesday to Saturday, or Monday to Friday
• Shift hours: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from an accredited school
• Current Texas Physical Therapy license (Texas Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy Examiners)
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Physical Therapist (preferred)

Required Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA preferred, ARC accepted (required for all candidates)

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Standard background check including SS Trace, County searches (last 7 years), Nationwide, Sex Offender registry
• Education verification of initial and most recent related degree
• Two professional references verified within one year of start
• Skills checklist updated annually and valid at start date

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start date
• Negative TB test (TSpot or QGold) within 1 year; PPD not accepted
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine required (TDAP only; exemptions require approval)
• Immunity or vaccination for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, declination, or vaccine series)
  • Varicella (titer, 2 vaccines, or history of disease)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (instant tests not accepted)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required year-round
• COVID vaccination highly encouraged but not mandatory

Onboarding and Orientation

• Must attend Occupational Health appointment and Orientation prior to start
• Orientation held weekly on Tuesdays
• Completion of electronic onboarding documents required before documentation due date

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• Facility-specific certifications beyond BLS are not required for Physical Therapists

This position is ideal for Physical Therapists with at least 1 year of experience seeking a travel contract in an acute care hospital setting in Texas.