Physical Therapist - Outpatient Oncology Rehabilitation
Bend, Oregon
Saint Charles Bend Medical Center

Physical Therapist - Outpatient

Location: Bend, Oregon
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Outpatient oncology rehabilitation setting
• Caseload primarily includes cancer patients, neurologic, and geriatric patients
• Schedule options: 4x10-hour shifts or 5x8-hour shifts (Day shift: 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM)
• Average daily patient census: 9
• Clinician may float within scope to meet facility needs, including other facility locations
• Locals not accepted unless residing within a 75-mile radius (proof of address required)
• Pending license accepted (can be obtained within 48 hours)
• No on-call required
• Clinicians must wear their own scrubs; no required color

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in Oregon
• Minimum 1 year of Physical Therapist experience within the last year
• BLS certification required

Background and Credentialing Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, updated annually, including:

  • SSN trace
  • Counties lived/worked/school
  • FACIS L3
  • DOJ sex offender search
  • Nationwide check
  • Education verification (highest level)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 90 days of start
• Diploma or transcript required and must be on file
• Primary source verification of state license required
• Photo for badge and multiple facility-specific agreements must be completed within 48 hours of signing and no later than 2 Wednesdays prior to start

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• TDAP vaccine within 10 years or declination accepted
• Negative QGold TB test within 1 year; if positive, negative chest X-ray within 5 years and annual TB questionnaire required
• Annual TB questionnaire required for all candidates
• Proof of immunity or vaccination (or declination) for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer required; vaccine series alone not accepted)
  • Varicella
• Negative 12-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (not required annually)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or agency declination/exemption required during flu season (ends 3/31)
• COVID vaccines preferred but not required; vaccination record or declination/exemption required
• Respiratory safety clearance required annually

Competency and Skills

• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Annual skills checklist required

Additional Notes

• Maximum of 7 total days off allowed during the 13-week assignment
• Prior travel experience is not required for this position

This role is ideal for a Physical Therapist with oncology and lymphedema experience seeking a travel contract in an outpatient rehab setting with flexible scheduling options.