Acute Care Physical Therapist
San Angelo, Texas
Shannon Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Therapy/Rehabilitation - Travel/Contract

Location: San Angelo, Texas
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Patient Population: Adult and Geriatric
EMR System: EPIC

Job Description

• Suitable for first-time travelers with prior acute care clinical rotation experience.
• Comfortable working in acute care settings.
• 3-6 weekend shifts per contract (rotating weekends).

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): AHA or ARC accepted.
• BLS (Basic Life Support): AHA or ARC accepted.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support): AHA or ARC accepted; ICU RNs have 1 year to obtain for longer assignments.
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure): Required as applicable.
• CHEMO (Chemotherapy): Required as applicable.
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course): Required for ER; ICU RNs have 1 year to obtain for longer assignments.
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring): Required as applicable.
• ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course): Required as applicable.
• NIH Stroke Certification: Required for ICU and PCU as applicable.
• State License Verification: Required within 30 days of start.
• NURSYS Verification (RN, LPN/LVN, AP): Required within 30 days of start.
• Tech Cert Verification - National: Required within 30 days of start.
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement: Required and updated annually.
• Acknowledgement of Pass/Fail Testing: Required.
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication): Includes medication administration, restraint, and glucometer tests during orientation.

Background Checks & Verifications

• 7-year background check required within 30 days of start.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start.
• Education verification required; diploma may be accepted temporarily if verification is pending.
• Legal name must match on all documentation (license, social security card, certifications).

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical Exam: Within 1 year of start; must be completed within 72 hours of contract signing.
• Fit Mask Test: Within 6 months prior to start; annual updates required.
• Vaccinations & Titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray (within 1 year)
  • TB Questionnaire (annual)
  • Rubeola (Measles) - positive titer or 2 vaccines
  • Mumps - positive titer or 2 vaccines
  • Rubella - positive titer or 2 vaccines
  • Hepatitis B - positive titer or series with declination if applicable
  • Varicella - positive titer, 2 vaccines, or proof of disease
  • Flu Seasonal Vaccination or declination (during flu season)
  • COVID initial series required (boosters not required)
• Drug Testing: Required within 30 days; must include a panel of common substances.

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Clear, passport-style photo for badge.
• Completion of various facility forms prior to start, including:

  • Non-Employee Information Form
  • Vaccine Exemption Form (if applicable)
  • Applicant Health Record Form
  • Code of Conduct and Compliance Form
  • Compact-Temporary License Declaration of Residency Form
  • Confidentiality Statement Form
  • Information System Security Agreement Form
  • Non-Employee Orientation Update Form
  • Traveler Orientation

Additional Requirements

• 2 professional references within 3 years of start.
• Copy of resume or employment application.
• Skills checklist updated annually.
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam as applicable.
• Competency exams as applicable by profession.

This position offers an opportunity to work in an acute care environment with adult and geriatric patients, utilizing EPIC EMR, and requires a variety of certifications and compliance with health and background screening protocols. Rotating weekend shifts are part of the schedule.