Outpatient Physical Therapist
Nantucket, Massachusetts
Nantucket Cottage Hospital

Physical Therapist - Outpatient

Location: Nantucket, Massachusetts
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (approximately 17 weeks)
Setting: Outpatient only
Shift: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (4 shifts per week, 10 hours each)

Job Details

• Outpatient physical therapy position with shifts starting between 8:00 and 8:30 AM
• Shared housing provided at no cost

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in Massachusetts
• Minimum of 1 year of Physical Therapist experience, including experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• FEMA ICS 100 Training (must be completed before onboarding)

Experience

• No explicit years of experience stated beyond licensure requirement
• No prior travel experience required

Required Onboarding and Compliance Items

• Professional license verification (primary source verification required; conditional licenses not accepted)
• BLS certification
• FEMA ICS 100 Training (must be completed before onboarding)
• Fit Test for N95 respirator within 365 days of start date (no exemptions allowed)
• Respirator Medical Clearance Attestation (if fit test required)
• MMR vaccination or proof of immunity
• TB test documentation within 3 months of start date (skin test or blood test)
• Health Statement signed by MD/DO/NP/PA within 365 days of start date
• Criminal background check within 45 days prior to start date, including Massachusetts CORI and national sex offender registry checks
• Exclusion checks against OIG, GSA, MassHealth, and NH Medicaid lists within 30 days of start and annually
• Resume including past 7 years of work experience with city and state
• Two professional references within 4 years (minimum one supervisor-level)
• Skills checklist completed within 1 year of submission
• Confirmation of Assignment/POI form upon acceptance and for any extensions
• Education verification through background check company
• Social Security Number trace as part of criminal background check
• Candidate submission coversheet for initial assignment submission

Additional Notes

• Housing agreement form required if staying in provided housing, especially if there is a break of 35 days or more between assignments
• Fit testing cannot be done onsite; must be completed prior to start or at designated locations if extending assignment
• Positive TB test requires documentation of a negative chest x-ray (optional but recommended)
• Name change documentation required if legal name differs from credential documentation

This position is ideal for a licensed Physical Therapist seeking an outpatient role with housing provided in a unique island setting.