Outpatient Physical Therapist
Cortlandt Mnr, New York
NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital

Job Opportunity: Physical Therapist (Outpatient) - Travel/Contract

Location: Cortlandt Manor, New York
Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 29 weeks
Shift:

• Monday: 10:00 AM – 8:30 PM
• Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
• Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 8:30 PM
• Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Job Description

• Responsible for evaluation, planning, directing, and administering treatments to restore function and prevent disability following injury.
• Outpatient setting with EPIC experience highly preferred.

Required Qualifications

• Current, active New York State Physical Therapist (PT) License.
• CPR card preferred.
• Experience in outpatient physical therapy required.
• Criminal background check required within 6 months prior to assignment.
• Must meet all facility and state compliance requirements including education verification and various background screenings.

Certifications & Competencies

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA Primary Source Verification required.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA Primary Source Verification required.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – AHA Primary Source Verification required.
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam as applicable.
• Color Blind Testing (online and/or in-person if required).
• Competency Exam as applicable.

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start, including vital signs, review of systems, medical history, and clearance to work without restrictions.
• Fit Mask test within 1 year of start (specific N95 masks required).
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine required if working with pediatrics or children.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility protocol.
• Annual TB Questionnaire.
• Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella vaccinations or positive titers with booster requirements if low titer.
• Hepatitis B antibody/antigen titers and declination form within 6 months of start.
• Varicella vaccination or positive titer with booster requirements if low titer.
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 60 days prior to start (excluding marijuana).
• Hepatitis C titer within 6 months of start.
• Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (Sept 3 – May 31) with no declinations accepted except approved medical or religious exemptions.
• Chain of custody form required with all drug screens.
• Vision screening (Snellen) within 12 months of start; corrective lenses noted if needed.
• Color blind exam if failed online test twice (in-person Ishihara test required).

Background & History Requirements

• Criminal background check covering all locations lived, worked, or attended school in the past 7 years, including aliases.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, Social Security Verification, Sex Offender Search, OFAC Sanctions List Search required within 30 days of start.
• Education verification for degree/certificate and highest education level achieved.
• 20-year employment application and work history verification required (including relevant and non-relevant employment).
• Two professional references within 2 years of start.
• Skills checklist required annually.

Facility Specific Requirements

• Completion of facility-specific orientation and training modules prior to or at start.
• Signed confidentiality agreement, staff attestation, harassment factsheet, and code of conduct as applicable.
• New York State Central Registry (SCR) and Statewide Exclusion List (SEL) forms and results as required.
• Hepatitis B declination form required for all candidates.

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• EPIC electronic medical record experience is highly preferred.
• This is a full-time equivalent (FTE) leave of absence coverage assignment.

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