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

Job Opportunity: Physical Therapist - Acute Care Hospital

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

Job Description

• Inpatient setting
• Work schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from an accredited school
• Current Texas Physical Therapy license (Texas Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy Examiners)
• Preferred: Minimum 1 year of experience as a Physical Therapist

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required

Required Certifications & Compliance

• Government issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Background check including education verification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Other certifications (e.g., ACLS, PALS) are generally for nursing units and not specified as required for this PT role

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start date
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine required (TDAP only, exemptions possible with documentation)
• Negative TB test (TSpot or QGold) within 1 year; PPD not accepted
• Annual TB questionnaire required
• Measles, Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; boosters if low titer
• Hepatitis B: Titer, declination, or vaccine series (3 doses) required
• Varicella: Titer, 2 vaccines, or history of disease required; boosters if low titer
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (instant tests not accepted)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required year-round
• COVID vaccination is highly encouraged but not mandatory

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references verified within one year of start
• Skills checklist updated annually and valid at start date
• Must attend Occupational Health Appointment and Orientation prior to start
• Orientation occurs once weekly on Tuesdays

This position is ideal for a Physical Therapist with at least 1 year of experience seeking a travel contract in an acute care hospital setting in Texas.