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

Job Opportunity: Therapy/Rehabilitation - Medford, Oregon

Position Details

• Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation (Licensed Pending Inpatient Physical Therapist)
• Location: Medford, Oregon
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care
• Total Staff Beds: 108
• Schedule:

  • Floating between units: Yes
  • On-call required: No
  • Weekends required: Yes, one regular weekend shift per week
  • Block schedules required: No
  • Patient load: Approximately 6 patients in an 8-hour day
• Special Requirements: Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF) experience preferred

Experience Requirements

• Years of Experience: Minimum 1 year in specialty
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required; first-timers are welcome

Certifications Required (as applicable)

• 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 Procedure) - Current certification by AAP, AHA, or Canadian Paediatric Society
• Chemotherapy certification (if applicable)
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification (if applicable)
• State License (copy of professional license)
• NURSYS Verification (for RNs)
• IV Certification (LVN/LPN/Other, if applicable)
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) (if applicable)
• NIH Stroke Certification (every 2 years, if applicable)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) certification (if applicable)

Competencies

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (as applicable)
• Competency Exams relevant to profession/specialty
• Color Blind Testing (if required by unit)
• Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring Assessment or EFM certification for Labor & Delivery RNs

Health Requirements

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

Background and Documentation Requirements

• Background Check within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; updated annually
• Education Verification required for all candidates
• Employment Application covering at least last 5 years (7 years for APN/Subcontractors)
• Minimum of 2 references covering 1 year of employment in specialty (6 months for CNAs)
• Skills Checklists updated annually (if applicable)
• State-specific searches and registry checks as required (e.g., Oregon Abuse Neglect Search, Washington State Patrol Search, OBRA Registry for CNAs in Washington)

Facility and System Requirements

• Charting system: Epic
• Scrub color: Any for RN/Allied; scrubs provided for OR, Critical Care, ED, PACU, Maternal Child
• Parking: No fee
• Floating Policy: Acknowledgement required; may float to other Providence facilities within reasonable distance
• Badge photo required (passport style with neutral background)
• Completion of Providence WorkRamp modules (Core, Specialty, Regional, and Annual Regulatory) as assigned based on profession and region
• Epic training modules required for Oregon and Spokane candidates

This position is suitable for therapists with at least 1 year of experience in inpatient physical therapy, including those new to travel assignments. The role involves floating between units, weekend shifts, and working in a short-term acute care setting with a focus on rehabilitation. Compliance with extensive health, background, certification, and training requirements is mandatory.