Physical Therapist, Acute Care Hospital
Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin
Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Hospital

Physical Therapist - Acute Care Hospital (Travel/Contract)

Location: Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Weekend Days, 4 shifts of 10 hours each (7:30 AM - 6:00 PM)
Hours per Week: 40

Job Description

• Work in an acute care hospital setting.
• Weekend shifts only.
• Locals accepted, but at a lower rate.
• First-time travelers accepted.

Required Qualifications

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

Certifications & Competencies (as applicable)

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – ARC or AHA accepted.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – ARC or AHA accepted (not required for CNAs).
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – ARC or AHA accepted.
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) – as required.
• NIH Stroke Certification – required for ICU, IMC/IMCU, inpatient, Med Surg, Step Down RN positions (may not apply to PT but check facility requirements).
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam – required as applicable.
• Color Blind Testing – required for dialysis/kidney center staff only.
• Competency Exam – required as applicable to profession/specialty.

Background & Screening Requirements

• 7-year background check within 1 year of start, including SS trace, county searches for all locations lived/worked/schooled, nationwide search, and sex offender registry.
• Wisconsin Caregiver Search Results required within 90 days of start (agency to run).

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start.
• Negative QGold TB test within 1 year of start (TSpot/PPD not accepted). Negative chest X-ray within 60 days if applicable.
• Immunizations or positive titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or declination)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (October to March).
• Negative 10-panel drug screen with expanded opiates within 14 days before start (instant tests not accepted). Positive marijuana test is not disqualifying.

Documentation & Other Requirements

• Photo for badge (passport-style, shoulders up, no filters).
• Confidentiality statement signed prior to start.
• Compliance checklist to be completed by agency representative.
• References: 2 professional references verified within 2 years of start. For inpatient RNs only, one must be from most recent acute care assignment (not applicable to PT).
• Annual skills checklist as per agency standards.

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not required.
• Locals accepted at a lower rate.
• Start dates available: July 18, July 27, August 10.

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