Acute Care Physical Therapist
Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
Chambersburg Hospital

Job Opportunity: PT Acute Care Hospital (Travel/Contract)

Location: Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation (Physical Therapy)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Acute care experience required
• Schedule: Prefer 5 days per week, 8-hour days; 4 days of 10 hours possible if needed
• May care for COVID patients
• Tobacco and fragrance-free facility
• Weekend work as needed
• Expected to work 2 of 3 major holidays if needed
• No call or floating requirements

Experience & Licensure Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience in specialty (Physical Therapy)
• Licensed Physical Therapist in Pennsylvania OR Compact PT Licensure
• EPIC experience required
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required

Certifications & Competencies

• Basic Life Support (BLS) required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required (refer to unit/job description)
• Other certifications (PALS, NRP, TNCC, NIH Stroke, etc.) as applicable per unit/job description
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exams as applicable
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required for applicable candidates (pass/fail process applies)

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start, updated annually
• Pennsylvania State Police PATCH search required within 1 year of start (cannot start pending)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start
• PA FBI fingerprinting required within 1 year of start; candidate may start with results pending if appointment receipt is on file, but must finalize within 45 days or will be removed from assignment
• Education verification of highest degree required
• Pending background check attestation required if any results are pending at start

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 90 days of start, signed by MD, DO, PA, or NPT
• Negative TB test (QGold or TSpot) within 90 days of start (PPD not accepted)
• Required immunizations or positive titers for:

  • Rubeola (Measles) – 2 doses or positive titer
  • Mumps – 2 doses or positive titer
  • Rubella – 2 doses or positive titer
  • Varicella – 2 doses or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B – positive titer or full vaccine series (3 doses) or declination with booster
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap – within 10 years
• Seasonal flu vaccination or valid medical/religious exemption required by October 31 annually (declinations NOT accepted)
• COVID-19 vaccine or valid exemption/declination accepted
• Drug testing: Negative 9-panel within 1 year (Aya requirement only, not required by facility)
• Respiratory safety clearance within 1 year, renewed annually

Additional Requirements

• 2 professional references within 3 years
• Most recent resume or employment application required
• Annual skills checklist required
• Facility-specific documents including:

  • Passport-style photo for badge (professional appearance, solid background)
  • Signed facility agreements (Code of Conduct, Confidentiality, Commitment to Health & Wellness, Non-Employee Affidavit)
  • Medical statement of ability to work within 90 days of start
• Completion of facility Learning Management System (LMS) modules and new hire orientation by first day

Notes

• Maximum Return to Office (RTO) time: 7 days
• Tobacco and fragrance-free environment; notify prior to submission
• Manager interview required after clinical screening
• Candidate must finalize all background and health documentation prior to or shortly after start to remain on assignment

This position is ideal for a Physical Therapist with acute care experience looking for a travel contract in Pennsylvania with a reputable healthcare system.