Physical Therapist - Acute Care
Lubbock, Texas
Covenant Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Physical Therapist - Acute Care Hospital

Location

• City: Lubbock, Texas
• Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care Hospital
• Level II Trauma Center
• Total Staffed Beds: 379

Position Details

• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Day shift, 5 days a week, 8 hours per day (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
• Patient Ratio: 1:1
• Floating: No
• On-call: No
• Weekends: No
• Block Schedules: No

Required Qualifications

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

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Social Security Card
• E-Verify attestation
• Background Check within 90 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years, updated annually
• Education Verification (degree/diploma/transcript as applicable)
• References: Minimum 2 references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within the last 3 years
• Employment Application covering at least last 5 years
• Physical Exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO, indicating fitness to work
• Drug Testing: 9 Panel Drug Screen within 12 months of start (instant acceptable with attestation)
• Immunizations and Health Documents:

  • TDAP vaccine within 10 years or declination
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer or declination
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer or declination
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine during flu season or declination
  • COVID vaccination record preferred; declinations accepted
• Respiratory Safety Clearance (RespSafety) required for travel candidates, medically cleared annually
• Fit Mask test required for travel candidates, updated annually (on-site testing available)
• Photo for badge (passport style with neutral background) required

Uniform/Dress Code

• Licensed personnel: Solid navy blue uniforms or scrubs (no print tops except in specific pediatric or women’s services units)
• Unlicensed personnel: Solid hunter green uniforms or scrubs (no print tops except in specified areas)

Additional Notes

• Floating Policy: Candidate may be required to float to another facility within a reasonable distance; acknowledgment required
• Modules and Training: Completion of required WorkRamp modules (regulatory, specialty-specific, and facility-specific) prior to start and annually as applicable
• Epic Access Training: Required for some regions and roles; transcripts must be submitted as proof of completion
• Competency Exams: Medication and specialty competency exams may be required based on unit and specialty
• Skills Checklist: Annual update required for applicable units
• References and Work History Verification: Must meet specified criteria; exceptions require additional verification

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Physical Therapist travel contract position in an acute care hospital setting in Texas.