Thank you for your interest in ShiftMed. Here is a Checklist of requirements for Special Ed. Trainers that are interested in working through ShiftMed in Texas.
Required Documents:
First documents you will need to upload prior to completing your profile and uploading state specific requirements:
When signing up to work with ShiftMed in the app you will then be prompted to enter your
Proof of Identification (DL, Photo ID, Passport, etc.)
Social Security Number
Professional License (6+ months of experience)
You can upload multiple Professional Licenses and any Specialties if applicable.
Please NOTE that you must have a Professional License through the state of Texas.
Once uploaded you will be prompted to sign your documents and upload the required credentials for your state. Keep in mind some Facilities may have additional requirements aside from the state specifics. See below for more information on what your state requires.
Required Documents:
Documents that must be signed in the ShiftMed App before you can start uploading credentials:
Training Manual - complete directly within the app using the tap to sign feature
Company Handbook - complete directly within the app using the tap to sign feature
TB Baseline Risk Agreement Form
Required Credentials:
Documents that must be uploaded into the ShiftMed App before you can start claiming shifts:
1-step PPD, 2-step PPD or TB Blood Test (completed within the last year) or Chest X-Ray (completed within the last 5 years)
COVID-19 Vaccine - All HCPs must have either a COVID-19 Vaccination or must complete a Medical or Religious Exemption form in the app.
Additional Credentials:
Please note that additional facility specific credentials could be asked of you when attempting to claim a shift. These are NOT required for you to be hired by ShiftMed. These are special requirements that some of our partner facilities require. For more information on Facility Specific Credentials, CLICK HERE.
License Certificate - The Professional License Certificate credential in the app is used to contain a document that a state’s licensing body issues after a healthcare professional has met the state requirements and passed a specific licensing exam for a particular professional license type.
Annual Physical Exam (completed within the last year)- some of our partner facilities may require this credential before claiming a shift
Flu Shot - some of our partner facilities in the area do require a flu shot during flu season
Get 2 References - there are a few partner facilities that require verified references before claiming a shift - please enter mobile numbers for your references
MMR - some of our partner facilities require this credential before claiming a shift
Varicella - some of our partner facilities require this credential before claiming a shift
Forms To Complete:
Complete CheckR consent to start a Criminal Background Check - complete directly within the app using the tab to sign feature once you have uploaded your TB Test, and ID.
Items that ShiftMed will Verify:
Active Professional Texas Special Education Trainer License
Clear record on the Office of Inspector General (OIG) Exclusion Check
Valid status on the Texas Employability Status Check Search
Upload your credentials in the ShiftMed app.
If you have any questions, reach out to us in chat by going into the ShiftMed App > Menu > Help Center > Help Articles & Chat > Messages > Send Us A Message!
Texas Special Ed. Trainer State Credentialing Checklist
Completed in the ShiftMed App |
Completed in the ShiftMed App | ShiftMed Credentialing Team will complete internally (Not visible in app) |
ShiftMed Required Credentials | Additional Credentials (May be required at specific facilities) |
ShiftMed Required Checks |
Credentials: ☐ Texas Special Ed. Trainer Professional License (6+ months of experience) ☐ Proof of Identification (State ID, DL, Passport, etc.) ☐ SSN ☐ TB Test (PPD, Blood Test or Chest X-Ray) ☐ Form I9 ☐ Covid 19 Vaccine Records/Declination
Consent Forms: ☐ CheckR Consent to start Background Check ☐ TB Baseline Risk Agreement Form ☐ Training Manual ☐ Company Handbook | Credentials: ☐ MMR (Vaccine or Titer) ☐ Varicella (Vaccine or Titer) ☐ Flu Shot | Background & Registry Checks: ☐ Texas Employability Status Check Search ☐ Office of Inspector General (OIG) Check |