Acute Care Physical Therapist - Inpatient Rehabilitation
Glendive, Montana
Glendive Medical Center

Physical Therapist - Acute Care Inpatient/Outpatient

Location: Glendive, Montana
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation

Position Details

• Start Date: ASAP (minimum two weeks from offer for compliance)
• Shift: Monday to Friday, 5 days a week, 8-hour shifts (0800-1700)
• Ratios: 1:6 patient ratio
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years
• First-timers: Not accepted
• Weekend Requirement: None (M-F schedule)
• On-call: No
• Floating: Yes, within scope to meet facility needs
• Block Schedule: Yes, open to accommodating
• Locals Accepted: Yes, no radius restrictions
• License: Must have BLS and State License (Compact license accepted; Montana state license takes 8 weeks to obtain)
• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: No RTO within first two weeks due to orientation; limit RTO to one week
• Guaranteed Hours: Yes

  • 8 or 10-hour shifts: 40 hours guaranteed weekly
  • 3 shifts of 12 hours: 36 hours guaranteed weekly
  • 4 shifts of 12 hours: 48 hours guaranteed weekly

Facility Highlights

• Acute Care Hospital with 24-hour emergency care
• Full medical and surgical services
• Attached 71-bed skilled Extended Care facility
• Level IV Trauma Center
• Total Staffed Beds: 25
• Charting System: Cerner
• Scrub Color: Any (refer to dress code policy)
• Parking: Free
• Free housing available

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Required Certifications & Documents

• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • ACLS, PALS, NRP as required by unit description
  • State License primary source verification
  • Tech Certification verification as applicable
  • Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement (annual)

• Background Checks:

  • 7-year criminal background check within 1 year of start (updated annually)
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM check within 30 days of start
  • HHS/OIG check within 30 days of start

• Health Requirements:

  • Physical exam within 1 year of start
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray updated annually
  • Immunizations or positive titers for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
  • Drug testing: Negative 9-panel within 1 year of start
  • Flu vaccine or declination during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)
  • COVID-19 vaccine (Dose 1, fully vaccinated, and booster required; exemptions accepted)
  • COVID seasonal vaccination preferred but not required

• Competency Exams:

  • Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam as applicable
  • Competency Exam as applicable to profession/specialty

Facility Specific Documents to Review/Sign

• Dress Code Policy
• Parking Policy
• Confidentiality and Security Commitment
• Emergency Codes
• Flu Declination Form (if applicable)

Additional Notes

• Government-issued photo ID required
• Facility will conduct fit mask test onsite on first day
• No radius restrictions for locals applying
• Orientation and onboarding require compliance with all above documentation and certifications

This position offers a structured acute care environment with guaranteed hours and flexibility in scheduling, suitable for experienced physical therapists seeking travel contract opportunities in Montana.