Physical Therapist, Acute Care Rehabilitation
Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston Area Medical Center Memorial Hospital

Physical Therapist Travel/Contract Job - Charleston, West Virginia

Job Details

• Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation (Physical Therapist)
• Location: Charleston, West Virginia
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM (5x8 days)
• Patient Ratio: 1 therapist to 5 patients
• Typical Patient Load: 3-4 patients per day, 90 minutes each
• Unit Description: Medical Rehabilitation Unit in a trauma hospital, primarily stroke patients (40%)
• Start Date: Every other Monday (once fully cleared)
• Charting System: Cerner

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in West Virginia
• Minimum 1 year of Physical Therapist experience within the last year
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Work Requirements & Conditions

• Weekend Requirement: No
• On-call Requirement: No
• Float Requirement: No
• Dress Code: Scrubs allowed in any color except blue, forest green, or maroon (reserved for nursing)
• Physical Exam: Must be completed within 1 year of start, signed by a licensed provider, confirming good health and no physical limitations
• Fit Mask Testing: Annual fit testing required (3M N95 1860 Small or Regular and Aura 9205 accepted); accommodations available if needed
• Drug Testing: Must be within 30 days of start and updated annually; no placeholders or pending results accepted
• Background Check: 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start, including SSN trace, county, sex offender, national, and international searches if applicable
• TB Testing: Negative TB test within 3 months of start; 2-step skin test or preferred QGold/TSpot; annual TB questionnaire required for positive responders
• Vaccinations:

  • Tdap required (given after age 11), no declinations accepted; medical/religious exemptions require approval
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella: 2 vaccines or positive titers required; boosters may be needed if titers are negative or equivocal
  • Hepatitis B: Documentation of vaccination or positive titer required; series must be completed if no prior immunity
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titers required; boosters may be needed if titers are negative or equivocal
• Flu Vaccination: Required during flu season with proof; exemptions require approval
• COVID-19 Vaccination: Not mandatory; proof or signed declination accepted

Documentation Required Before Start

• Candidate profile (work history)
• Specialty-specific skills checklist (annual, showing true skills)
• Minimum 2 manager/charge nurse references within past 2 years
• Physical Therapist license verification
• Valid Driver’s License
• Social Security Card
• Background checks and other compliance documents as required

Additional Notes

• Permanent employees cannot return as travelers for 2 years after last permanent day worked
• No on-call or weekend shifts required
• No float assignments required
• Orientation is two days (Thursday and Friday) and includes Cerner Infusion Management training
• Candidates must complete required in-service training modules prior to start (approx. 4 hours)
• Pass/fail testing is not required for Physical Therapists (only for nursing)
• Flu vaccine refusal without medical proof will disqualify candidate during flu season

This position is ideal for Physical Therapists with at least 1 year of experience who are comfortable working in a rehabilitation unit focused on stroke patients, with a standard weekday schedule and no weekend or on-call duties.