Inpatient Rehabilitation Physical Therapist
Medford, OR
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Job Opportunity: Physical Therapist (Travel/Contract)

Location: Medford, Oregon
Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation
Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care
Facility Beds: 108

Job Details

• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Floating: Position will float between units
• On-call: Not required
• Weekend Requirement: One regular weekend shift per week
• Block Schedules: Not required
• Patient Load: Approximately 6 patients per 8-hour day
• Special Requirements: Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF) experience preferred
• 48-hour shifts: Not approved

Facility & Work Environment

• Charting System: Epic
• Scrub Color: Any color for RN/Allied; scrubs provided for OR, Critical Care, ED, PACU, and Maternal Child units
• Parking: No fee

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - Current certification by AAP, AHA, or Canadian Paediatric Society
• Chemotherapy Certification (if applicable)
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) Certification (if applicable)
• IV Certification (for LVN/LPN/Other as applicable)
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) (if applicable)
• NIH Stroke Certification (every 2 years)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) Certification (if applicable)
• State License and NURSYS Verification as applicable
• Tech Certification Verification for Allied Professionals (if applicable)

Required Background Checks & Verifications

• Background Check within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM Check within 30 days of start, updated monthly
• HHS/OIG Check within 30 days of start, updated monthly
• Education Verification (3rd party) for all candidates
• State-specific searches as required (e.g., Oregon Abuse/Neglect, Washington WSP/WATCH, OBRA Registry for CNAs in WA)
• Transcript/Diploma (if education verification is unperformable or international education)
• WA Multi-State Licensed Nurses Demographic Attestation (for Washington placements with out-of-state compact licenses)

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical Exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Fit Mask Testing (N95 or equivalent) required for travel candidates, updated annually
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years or declination accepted
• Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray within 12 months, updated annually
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer, or declination accepted
• Hepatitis B vaccination series or signed declination (special rules for Alaska placements)
• Varicella vaccination or positive titer, or declination accepted
• 10 Panel Drug Screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests, no THC included)
• Seasonal Flu Vaccine or declination required during flu season
• COVID-19 Vaccine or declination required if onsite
• Respiratory Safety Clearance (RespSafety) for travel candidates, updated annually

Competency & Skills Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam as applicable
• Color Blind Testing if required by unit (minimum 80% score)
• Competency Exams as applicable by specialty
• Medication Aide Exam for CNAs with LTC specialty at Oregon Assisted Living facilities
• Skills Checklists updated annually for applicable units

References & Employment History

• Minimum 2 supervisor references covering 1 year of employment within last 3 years (6 months for CNAs) in comparable specialty/setting
• Employment Application covering at least last 5 years (7 years for APN/Subcontractors) with month/year format and explanation of gaps/overlaps

Facility Specific Requirements

• Floating Policy Acknowledgement: Traveler may be required to float to other Providence facilities within reasonable distance
• Badge Photo: Passport style photo with neutral background required
• Completion of Providence WorkRamp Modules (Core, Specialty, Regional, and Annual Regulatory) as assigned based on profession and region
• Epic Access Training Modules required for applicable candidates
• Providence System TB Questionnaire to be completed prior to start and updated annually

Notes

• IRF experience preferred but not mandatory
• No 48-hour shifts approved
• One weekend shift per week required
• Floating between units expected
• All certifications and background checks must be current and compliant with Providence Health and Services policies
• Health documents and vaccinations must be up to date as per Providence and state requirements

This position offers an opportunity to work in a well-established short-term acute care facility with a supportive environment and clear compliance requirements.