Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapist
Salem, Oregon
Salem Hospital

Physical Therapist - Outpatient

Location: Salem, Oregon
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day shift, Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Hours: 40 hours per week (8 hours per day)

Job Description

• Provide outpatient orthopedic physical therapy services.
• Post-operative outpatient rehabilitation experience is preferred.
• Hand therapy experience is a plus.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in Oregon
• A Bachelor's Degree (BS or MS) in Physical Therapy or a Doctorate in Physical Therapy
• Experience in an Outpatient setting

Required Certifications & Compliance

• Current Physical Exam within one year of start.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within one year of start.
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination or facility-specific declination.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination (required year-round).
• 10-panel drug test within 90 days of start.
• Criminal background check within 90 days of start (7-year search).
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and ongoing.
• Education verification as applicable.
• Valid driver’s license or state ID (passport acceptable if no driver’s license).
• Badge photo with white background required at least 8 days prior to start.
• Fit mask testing onsite within the first week of starting (unless exempt).

Experience

• Outpatient Orthopedics experience required.
• Post-op outpatient rehab experience preferred.
• Hand therapy experience is a plus.

Additional Requirements

• References: Two references within the last 2 years showing at least 1 year in a comparable specialty; one must be supervisory within the last 12 months.
• Telemetry skills required for all RNs (not applicable here but noted for reference).

Work Environment

• Outpatient orthopedic clinic setting.
• Monday through Friday, standard business hours.

Note: Prior travel experience is not specified as required for this position.