Travel Physical Therapist
Irvine, California
City of Hope Orange County Cancer Specialty Hospital

Physical Therapist - Acute Care Hospital (Travel/Contract)

Location: Irvine, California
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day shift, 5 days per week, 8 hours per day (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM)
Hours per Week: 40

Job Description

• Provide physical therapy services in an oncology outpatient setting, treating patients with a variety of diagnoses.
• Pelvic floor therapy includes conditions such as stress urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, constipation, painful intercourse, pelvic pain, pre/post-op pelvic floor care, endometriosis, interstitial cystitis, vaginal stenosis, low anterior resection, and pudendal neuralgia.
• General oncology PT cases include low back pain, frozen shoulder, neuropathy, general strengthening, and range of motion issues.
• Average patient load is approximately 7 visits per day.
• Documentation is completed using EPIC.
• Dress code: grey, Caribbean blue, or navy scrubs.

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• CAPP-Pelvic or PRPC certification (Pelvic Floor specialty)

Preferred Certification:

• OCS (Orthopedic Clinical Specialist)

Required Experience & Skills

• Valid Physical Therapist license in California
• Minimum 1 year of Physical Therapist experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience working with geriatric patients
• Experience in outpatient and clinic settings
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
• CAPP-Pelvic or PRPC certification (Pelvic Floor specialty)

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Cardiopulmonary, neurological, orthopedic, sports medicine, vestibular, and women’s health therapy.
• Experience with conditions such as ankle sprains, cervicalgia, degenerative disc and joint disease, elbow injuries/tendinopathy, extremity mobilization, frozen shoulder, gait training, hip and knee injuries, low back pain, myofascial release, osteoarthritis, post-op cervical/shoulder/spinal surgery, rheumatoid arthritis, sciatica, spinal conditions and mobilization, taping, total hip/knee replacement, upper extremity amputations.
• Experience with cognitive disorders including concussion, dementia/Alzheimer’s, nerve palsy, Parkinson’s disease, post-stroke rehabilitation, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury.
• Modalities such as cryotherapy, electrical stimulation (E-stim), moist heat, TENS, ultrasound.
• Management or leadership experience.
• Medication knowledge relevant to patient care.

Orientation & Training

• 40+ hours of orientation required.

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID).
• Background check within 1 year covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years, including Social Security trace, county, nationwide, sex offender, and education verification.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required.
• Education verification and diploma/transcripts required.
• Primary source verification of state license prior to start and upon expiration.
• Annual competency exams and medication/pharmacology competency as applicable.
• Physical exam within last 12 months.
• Immunizations and health screenings including:

  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years or declination form.
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray as required.
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer.
  • Hepatitis B series or positive titer or declination with proof of non-immune status.
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer or signed declination.
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption during flu season.
• Drug screening: 10-panel oral drug screen within 1 year of start.
• Respirator questionnaire and RespSafety clearance annually for respirator use.
• Job description acknowledgement and other facility-specific forms required.

Additional Notes

• Fit testing for masks will be completed onsite; prior fit test within 12 months required for per diem clinicians.
• Candidate must comply with facility dress code and documentation standards.
• No prior travel experience required; first-time travelers are welcome.

This position is ideal for a licensed Physical Therapist with pelvic floor certification seeking a travel contract in oncology outpatient rehabilitation.