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

Physical Therapist - Acute Care Hospital

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

Job Description

• Inpatient Physical Therapist position
• Typical shift: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in Texas
• Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy
• Minimum 1 year of Physical Therapist experience, including experience within the last year

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (e.g., Driver’s License or State ID)
• Background check including SS trace, county searches for last 7 years, nationwide sex offender check
• Education verification of initial and most recent related degree
• Physical exam within 1 year of start date
• Negative TB test (TSpot or QGold) within 1 year; PPD not accepted
• Required immunizations or proof of immunity:

  • TDAP (Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis) vaccine required; exemptions require facility-specific approval
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines; boosters required if low titer
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, declination, or vaccine series
  • Varicella: Titer, 2 vaccines, or history of disease; boosters required if low titer
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (instant tests not accepted)
• Annual flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required
• COVID vaccination highly encouraged but not mandatory

Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required (AHA preferred, ARC accepted)

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references verified within one year of start
• Annual skills checklist required, must not expire within 30 days of start
• Completion of facility-specific onboarding, occupational health appointment, and orientation prior to start
• Completion of facility-required electronic documentation and confidentiality agreements

Notes

• Orientation is held once per week on Tuesdays
• Travelers must stay local to the area on their start date if occupational health appointment is scheduled that day
• Facility-specific testing (e.g., medication calculation, competency exams) may be required at orientation

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit prior travel experience required for this position

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Physical Therapist travel contract role in Texas.