Physical Therapist - Acute Care Hospital
Fort Worth, Texas
John Peter Smith Hospital

Physical Therapist - Acute Care Hospital (Travel/Contract)

Location: Fort Worth, Texas
Shift: Day, Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (40 hours/week)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Inpatient physical therapy at main campus acute care hospital.
• Standard daytime hours, Monday through Friday.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in Texas

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Physical Therapist.

Onboarding & Compliance Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID).
• Background check including SS trace, county searches for last 7 years, nationwide and sex offender registry.
• Education verification of initial and most recent related degree.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start date.
• Negative TB test (TSpot or QGold) within 1 year; PPD not accepted. If positive TB, negative chest X-ray within 1 year required.
• Required immunizations or proof of immunity:

  • Rubeola (Measles) – positive titer or 2 vaccines (boosters if low titer).
  • Mumps – positive titer or 2 vaccines (boosters if low titer).
  • Rubella – positive titer or 2 vaccines (boosters if low titer).
  • Varicella – titer, 2 vaccines, or history of disease (boosters if low titer).
  • Hepatitis B – titer, declination, or vaccine series (3 doses).
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap – TDAP required, TD not accepted; exemptions require facility-specific form and approval.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required year-round.
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (instant tests not accepted).
• Two professional references verified within one year of start.
• Annual skills checklist updated and valid at start date.

Additional Notes

• All onboarding documents and forms must be completed electronically prior to documentation due dates.
• Occupational health appointment required before or on first day for final clearance.
• Facility-specific orientation includes pass/fail testing (e.g., medication calculation).
• COVID-19 vaccination is highly encouraged but not mandatory; no exemption forms required.

This position is ideal for a Physical Therapist seeking a travel contract role in an inpatient acute care setting with standard weekday hours.