Physical Therapist, Inpatient Rehab
Amarillo, Texas
BSA Hospital

Physical Therapist - Inpatient Rehab

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

Job Details

• Setting: Inpatient/Acute Care in a 450-bed trauma level 3 hospital
• Shift: Day shift, 5 days per week, 8 hours per day (40 hours/week)
• Patient Population: Orthopedics, neurology, oncology, post-op back and neck, basic medical-surgical, ICU (medical, cardiac, surgical)
• Team: Approximately 8-10 Physical Therapists and 6-8 PT Assistants daily; collaboration with Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, and Case Management
• Travel radius: Must be willing to travel at least 50 miles; local candidates not accepted

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in Texas
• Minimum 1 year of Physical Therapist experience within the last year

Certifications (as applicable)

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• Chemotherapy certification
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB)
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)
• NIH Stroke Certification

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License or State ID
• E-Verify compliance (for direct hires)
• Background checks including 7-year history, sex offender, education verification, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG
• Education verification (highest level)
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start, renewed annually (specific mask types required)
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or 2 vaccines)
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer, series, or declination)
  • Varicella (positive titer, 2 vaccines, or documented chickenpox history)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (declinations not accepted)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start; additional onsite drug screen during orientation (only one attempt allowed)
• Clear headshot photo for badge
• Unit-specific skills checklist annually
• 7-year work history verification

Additional Notes

• Orientation and training requirements must be completed prior to or at start
• Fingerprinting required only for New Mexico placements (not applicable here)
• Candidates must complete a full application/resume
• References are not required for clearance but may be requested internally

This position offers an opportunity to work in a diverse acute care environment with a multidisciplinary therapy team, supporting a wide range of patient populations in a busy hospital setting.