Physical Therapist LTAC
Odessa, Texas
ContinueCARE Hospital at Medical Center

Physical Therapist (PT) - Travel/Contract Position

Location: Odessa, Texas
Shift: Day shift, 8 AM to 5 PM (40 hours/week)
Contract Length: 6 weeks
Start Date: June 28th

Job Description

• Provide physical therapy services in a rehabilitation setting.
• No weekend shifts required.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Basic math skills (adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing) required.
• Ability to follow written, oral, or diagram instructions and solve problems involving several concrete variables.
• Basic computer and word processing skills needed.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in Texas.
• Minimum 1 year of Physical Therapist experience within the last year.
• Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification.
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, SS trace, sex offender registry, and nationwide checks.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated with each contract renewal.
• Proof of E-Verify or attestation.
• Physical exam attesting ability to meet physical demands, updated annually.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, updated annually.
• Immunization or titer proof for Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, and Varicella.
• 9-panel drug screen within the last 12 months.
• Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations.
• Completed employment application/resume.
• Skills checklist updated annually for applicable units.
• Performance evaluations if employed over 1 year; internal evaluations if over 2 years.

Facility-Specific Requirements (to be completed or reviewed prior to start)

• Confidentiality Agreement
• Contract Staff Orientation review
• New Agency Staff Orientation Attestation
• COVID Education review
• Hospital Orientation Checklist
• Computer, Email, and Internet Usage Agreement
• Agency Staff Locator Badge Agreement
• Basic Guidelines for Outside Personnel Agreement

Additional Notes

• Must carry government-issued photo ID during hours of service.
• Must meet or exceed required competency exams as applicable.
• Orientation and compliance documents must be completed prior to start date.