Outpatient Physical Therapist
Nantucket, Massachusetts
Nantucket Cottage Hospital

Physical Therapist Outpatient - Nantucket, Massachusetts

Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Primarily outpatient work (90%) with some acute care (10%); outpatient-only candidates will be considered.
• Flexible scheduling options:

  • 10-hour shifts during the week
  • Choice of days
  • Half-day shift on Saturday
• Shifts start between 7:00 AM and 8:30 AM.
• Start dates available in February or March.
• Shared housing provided at no cost.

Requirements

Licensure & Certifications

• Valid Massachusetts Physical Therapist license (MA Conditional Licenses not accepted).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA preferred; Red Cross accepted).
• Completion of FEMA ICS 100 Training (mandatory, no exceptions).
• Professional license and certification primary source verification required within 30 days of start.

Health & Immunizations

• Documentation of:

  • Two measles, two mumps, and one rubella vaccine OR two MMR vaccines, or proof of immunity via blood test.
  • Influenza vaccine during flu season (Sept 15 - April 30); no exemptions allowed.
  • TB screening within 3 months of start (skin test or blood test) and updated if >6 month break.
  • Physician health statement within 365 days of start, updated if >6 month break.
• Strongly preferred: Hepatitis B vaccination or proof of immunity.
• Tdap vaccine within 10 years preferred.
• Fit test for N95 respirator within 365 days of start, updated annually; no religious exemptions.
• Respirator Medical Clearance attestation if fit test required.
• If positive TB test, documentation of negative chest X-ray required.

Background & Compliance Checks

• Criminal background check within 45 days prior to start, including international searches if applicable.
• Massachusetts CORI background check within 30 days prior to start.
• National sex offender registry check within 30 days prior to start, updated annually.
• Exclusion checks (OIG, GSA, MassHealth, NH Medicaid) within 30 days prior to start and annually.
• Social Security Number trace as part of criminal background check.
• Education verification of highest degree achieved.
• Submission of 2 recent professional references (minimum 1 supervisor or above).
• Submission of resume including past 7 years of work experience with city and state.
• Completion of skills checklist and candidate submission coversheet required.

Additional Information

• Housing agreement required upon hire if staying in provided housing.
• Confirmation of assignment form required upon acceptance and for any extensions.
• TB symptom survey required if positive PPD.
• No onsite fit testing available at most locations; updates possible on Martha’s Vineyard & Nantucket if assignment extended.

This opportunity is ideal for physical therapists seeking a flexible outpatient role with some acute care exposure, in a unique island setting with housing provided.