Outpatient Physical Therapist Assistant
Medford, Oregon
Providence Medford Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Outpatient

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

Job Summary

Seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for an outpatient therapy/rehabilitation role in a short-term acute care setting. The position requires a 1:1 patient ratio and does not require floating between units, on-call duties, weekends, or block schedules.

Facility Type

• Short Term Acute Care
• Total Staff Beds: 108
• Charting System: Epic

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapy Assistant license in Oregon
• Minimum 1 year of Physical Therapy Assistant experience within the last year

Certifications (Must be current and valid)

• ACLS (American Heart Association or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation)
• BLS (American Heart Association or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation)
• PALS (American Heart Association or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) if applicable
• Other specialty certifications as required by clinical track

Additional Requirements

• Completion of required WorkRamp modules prior to start (specialty and regional specific)
• Passport-style badge photo with neutral background
• Compliance with Oregon state-specific background and abuse/neglect checks as applicable
• Competency exams and skills checklists as required by specialty and unit
• Float policy acknowledgement (may be required to float to other units within reasonable distance)

Work Environment

• No on-call, weekend, or block schedule requirements
• Expected patient ratio: 1:1
• Scrub color: Any (scrubs provided for OR, critical care, ED, PACU, maternal child units)

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• All health and background documentation must be current and compliant with state and facility regulations.
• Physical exam and immunizations must be up to date as per facility policy.
• Candidates must complete all required training modules and certifications before starting the assignment.

This opportunity is ideal for a PTA with at least 1 year of outpatient therapy experience, holding an active Oregon license, and ready to work in a short-term acute care outpatient setting on a travel contract basis.