Travel Physical Therapist
Tulsa, OK
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Physical Therapist (PT) - Tulsa, Oklahoma

Facility: OKTUL St John Medical Center
Hospital System: Ascension Health
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Evaluate and conduct medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs.
• Perform initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition.
• Establish, revise, and evaluate plans of care involving the patient and family.
• Perform therapy interventions using standard physical therapy techniques appropriate to patient condition.
• Oversee activities of physical therapy assistants, students, and support personnel.

Work Complexity:

• Requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follow Standard Precautions and use PPE as required.

Required Credentials and Compliance

Professional Credentials (Required for Submission or Onboarding)

• Ascension Resume (submission required)
• Ascension Profile (submission required)
• Ascension 2 Professional References (submission required)
• Driver's License/State ID (submission required; must be current and address must match records)
• Ascension Badge Photo (onboarding required; forward-facing headshot with white or blue background, no alterations)
• Ascension Criminal Background Check Results (onboarding required; includes SSN trace, employment verification, OIG search, national sex offender check, updated annually)
• Ascension EPLS (onboarding required; updated within 90 days of start)
• Ascension Skills Checklist (onboarding required; clinical only, completed within one year of start, updated annually)
• Ascension Education Verification (onboarding required; must be completed within 90 days of start, updated if break in service > 90 days)
• Ascension Confirmation of Assignment (onboarding required; initial and updated upon extension)
• Ascension Employment Verification (onboarding required; past 7 years, updated annually)

Personal Health History (Required for Onboarding)

• MMR: Documented proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer; no declinations accepted.
• Fit Test: Required for all travelers; preferred before start, can be completed onsite.
• Hepatitis B: Documentation of vaccination series completion or signed declination.
• Health Statement: Statement of good health or completed physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually.
• 2 Step PPD OR IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot): Recent testing required; TB questionnaire updated annually.
• Varicella: Documented proof of two vaccines, immunity, or history verified by healthcare provider; no declinations accepted.
• Tdap: Valid within 10 years; no declinations accepted.
• Ascension 12 Panel Drug Screen: Within 30 days prior to start, updated annually; includes 12 specified drugs.

Optional / Seasonal / Additional Information

• Influenza Vaccine: Optional; flu season October 1 through March 31. Exemptions accepted but require mask-wearing.
• Positive PPD with Negative Chest X-Ray and Annual TB Questionnaire: Optional but recommended if applicable.
• Ascension Exit Survey: Optional post-assignment survey.
• Hiring Manager Evaluation and Name Change Documentation: Optional.

This position is suitable for experienced Physical Therapists comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, stressful environment, with responsibility for patient care and oversight of support staff. Compliance with Ascension Health’s credentialing and health requirements is mandatory.