Acute Care Physical Therapist
Macon, Georgia
Coliseum Medical Center

Physical Therapist - Acute Care Hospital (Travel/Contract)

Location: Macon, Georgia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Shift: Day (Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM)
Hours: 40 hours per week (5x8 hour shifts)
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Description

• Schedule: Monday through Friday with 1 weekend per month required
• No on-call duties
• Floating within facility scope of practice (acute care) and to a nearby hospital as needed
• Unit accepts first-time travelers
• Must work major holidays if they fall within the assignment period (expectation to work 1-2 major holidays depending on number during assignment)
• Full compliance with onboarding and credentialing required to start on time; delays may push start date by 2 weeks due to orientation scheduling
• Non-billable orientation hours vary by contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8-week assignment)

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in Georgia
• Minimum 1 year of Physical Therapist experience within the last year

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background Check: Must be completed within 30 days prior to start; includes criminal, sex offender, education verification, and other standard checks
• Education Verification: Degree verification required; can be pending at start with proof of processing (due within 30 days post start)
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start; instant drug screen acceptable; candidates cannot start with results pending
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam within 12 months of start (required by agency, not client)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months (with additional requirements if prior positive TB)
  • Annual TB questionnaire required regardless of TB status
  • Immunizations/vaccinations:

    • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): 2 vaccines or positive titer; boosters may pend past start if not eligible yet
    • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer; boosters may pend past start if not eligible yet
    • Hepatitis B: Surface antibody titer or signed declination
    • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap: Highly recommended but not required; preferred for certain privileging specialties
    • Flu vaccine or declination required during flu season (Nov 1 - Mar 31)
• References: Two clinical references required by agency (not client)
• Skills Checklist: Must be current within 12 months and updated annually
• Work History Verification: Verification of most recent employer required; can be pending at start with proof of processing

Competency Exams (Agency Required)

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (for PTs if applicable)
• Color Blind Testing (all candidates)
• Other competency exams may be required depending on unit and specialty

Additional Notes

• Floating may include coverage at a nearby hospital within scope of practice
• Candidate must review and sign facility-specific Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance policies prior to start
• Orientation and onboarding processes are strictly timed; delays in compliance affect start date
• Local candidates accepted at same rate as travelers

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Physical Therapist travel contract position in acute care.