Physical Therapist – Acute Care Hospital
Kenosha, Wisconsin
Froedtert Kenosha Hospital

Job Opportunity: Therapy/Rehabilitation - Kenosha, Wisconsin

Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 5x8 hour day shifts
Start Date: December 15
Locals Accepted: Yes, at a lower rate
First Time Travelers: Not accepted

Requirements

• Licensure: State License required (pending license accepted)
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - ARC or AHA acceptable; AHA Provider, Instructor, and RQI also accepted
• Background Check:

  • 7-year background check required within 1 year of start, updated annually
  • Includes SS Trace, County searches for last 7 years of locations lived/worked/schooled, Nationwide, Sex Offender checks
• References:

  • 2 professional references verified within 2 years of start
  • For inpatient RNs (MS, MS/TELE, IMC, Stepdown, ICU): 1 reference must be from most recent acute care assignment with performance comments
• Physical Exam: Required within 1 year of start
• Drug Testing: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 1 week of start (instant acceptable)
• Immunizations / Health Documents:

  • Negative TB test (QGold) within 1 year of start (TSpot/PPD not accepted)
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; low/equivocal titers require proof of 2 vaccines post titer
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, series, or declination required
  • Flu Seasonal Vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct-Mar)
• Photo for Badge: Passport-style photo required (facing camera, no filters)

Additional Certifications (as applicable)

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - ARC or AHA acceptable; not required for CNAs
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - ARC or AHA acceptable
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) - as required
• NIH Stroke Certification - required for ICU, IMC/IMCU, inpatient, Med Surg, Step Down RN positions; must be renewed annually
• Tech Certification Verification - as applicable (refer to Allied Licensure report)

Competencies (as applicable)

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam
• Color Blind Testing (required for dialysis/kidney center roles)
• Competency Exam relevant to profession/specialty

Facility-Specific Documents

• Compliance Checklist to be completed by agency representative once candidate is compliant
• Confidentiality Statement to be signed prior to start
• Flu Vaccine Religious or Medical Exemption Forms if applicable
• Dosimeter Request Form (required for Imaging Department only)

Notes

• Candidates must comply with all health and background requirements prior to start.
• Annual renewals are required for some certifications and background checks.
• This position does not accept first-time travelers.

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