Physical Therapist - Acute Care Hospital
Portland, OR
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Physical Therapist - Acute Care Hospital

Location: Portland, Oregon
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day (5 days per week, 8 hours per day; 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care Hospital
Total Beds: 536
Charting System: Epic
Parking: No fee

Job Description

• Position may float between units within the hospital.
• Weekends are required on a fluctuating basis.
• Block schedules are required.
• On-call is not required.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in Oregon

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO, confirming ability to work with or without accommodation.
• Fit mask test required annually (travel only; onsite completion possible).
• Immunizations and documentation required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years; declination accepted)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (annual updates required)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer; declination accepted
  • Hepatitis B: vaccination series or signed declination; specific rules for Alaska placements
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer; declination accepted
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine during flu season (declination accepted)
  • COVID vaccination record preferred; declinations not required but unvaccinated must follow infection control policies
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start; instants acceptable; specific rules for Per Diem candidates.
• Respiratory safety clearance required annually for travel candidates.

Background & Verification

• Background check within 90 days of start covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; must be updated annually.
• Education verification required for all candidates.
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years of employment.
• Minimum of 2 professional references covering at least 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting.
• Work history verification required if exceptions to references are requested.
• State-specific searches and registry checks as applicable (Oregon, Washington, Alaska).

Additional Requirements

• Photo for badge (passport style with neutral background) required.
• Completion of annual regulatory and specialty-specific training modules via LMS.
• Float policy acknowledgment required; traveler may be required to float to other nearby facilities.
• Competency exams and skills checklists must be updated annually as applicable.

Notes

• This is a travel contract position in an acute care hospital setting.
• The position requires flexibility to float between units and work fluctuating weekends.
• Electronic charting is done via Epic.
• No on-call duties.
• Parking is free for staff.

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