Inpatient Rehabilitation Physical Therapist
Wichita, Kansas
Via Christi Rehabilitation Center

Physical Therapist (PT) Travel Job - Wichita, Kansas

Job Details

• Specialty: Physical Therapist (PT)
• Location: Wichita, Kansas
• Employment Type: Travel
• Contract Length: 12 weeks
• Work Setting: Inpatient Rehabilitation
• Patient Population: Primarily neurological conditions including stroke, brain injury, multi-trauma, post spine surgery
• Typical Caseload: 4-6 patients per day
• Billing Expectation: 24 units per day
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday with rotating weekends
• Electronic Medical Record System: Cerner/Onechart

Required Experience

• Years of Specialty Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 2 years typical for travel PT roles unless otherwise specified.
• Prior Travel Experience: Not indicated as required.

Required Credentials & Compliance

• Vaccinations & Health Requirements:

  • Proof of two MMR vaccines or positive IGG titer (no declinations accepted)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series completion or signed declination
  • Influenza vaccine required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); exemptions accepted with mask requirement
  • Two doses of Varicella vaccine or serological evidence of immunity (no declinations accepted)
  • Tdap vaccine valid within 10 years (no declinations accepted)
  • Positive IGRA or PPD results, chest X-ray within one year showing no infection, and annual TB questionnaire
• Fit Test: Required for all travelers; preferred prior to start, can be completed onsite (PAPR not done onsite)
• Health Statement: Statement of good health or completed physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually
• Drug Screen: 12 panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start, updated annually
• Driver’s License/State ID: Must be current and valid; address requirements apply for compact licenses

Professional Documentation & Verification

• Resume/Profile submission required
• At least two professional references prior to first assignment
• Criminal background check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender, and other checks within 30 days of assignment; updated annually or after breaks in service
• EPLS check within 90 days of start; rerun if break in service > 90 days
• Skills checklist completed within one year of start; updated annually
• Education verification within 90 days of start; official transcripts required if verification fails
• Confirmation of assignment documentation required upon initial assignment and updates
• Employment verification for past seven years; updated annually or after breaks in service
• Badge photo with white or blue background (no alterations or filters)

This position requires compliance with strict health and professional credentialing standards to ensure patient and staff safety in an inpatient rehab setting.