Physical Therapist - Acute Care
Walla Walla, WA
Access Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Physical Therapist - Acute Care Hospital

Location: Walla Walla, Washington
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Schedule: 7 days on, 7 days off; 10-hour day shifts (7:00 AM - 5:00 PM), approximately 30 hours per week
• Patient Load: 10-12 patients per day
• Float: Position may float between units
• Weekends: Required
• On-call: Not required
• Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care / Level III Trauma Center
• Beds: 104 staffed beds
• Charting System: Epic
• Parking: No fee

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in Washington

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Check: Must be completed within 90 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years; updated annually
• Education Verification: Required for all candidates to verify degree(s)
• References: Minimum of 2 references covering at least 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within the last 3 years
• Employment Application: Must include at least the last 5 years of employment with month/year format for dates
• Physical Exam: Within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO, indicating ability to work with or without accommodation
• Drug Testing: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start; instant tests acceptable
• Immunizations & Health:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years (declination accepted)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine during flu season (declination accepted)
  • COVID vaccination record preferred; declinations not required but unvaccinated must follow infection prevention policies
• Respiratory Safety Clearance: Required annually for travel candidates; involves virtual questionnaire reviewed by licensed healthcare professional
• Fit Mask Testing: Required annually for travel candidates; onsite testing available if no valid record within 1 year

Training & Competency

• Annual Regulatory Modules: Required for all caregivers; approximately 3.5 hours to complete via online LMS
• Epic Training: Completion of Epic modules required within a week of orientation; transcripts must be submitted
• Competency Exams: As applicable by profession/specialty
• Medication/Pharmacology Competency: Required as applicable

Additional Notes

• Floating Policy: Acknowledgement required; may be asked to float to other nearby facilities
• Photo for Badge: Passport-style photo with neutral background required prior to start
• References and Work History: Must be verifiable and align with specialty; exceptions require additional verification
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required for this position

This position offers a structured 7-on/7-off schedule in a Level III Trauma Center acute care setting, ideal for Physical Therapists with acute care experience and a Washington state license.