Outpatient Physical Therapist
Glendive, Montana
Glendive Medical Center

Physical Therapist - Travel/Contract Position

Location: Glendive, Montana
Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation (Physical Therapist - inpatient/outpatient)
Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital with 24-hour emergency care, full medical and surgical services, and an attached 71-bed skilled Extended Care facility
Level Trauma: Level IV
Total Staffed Beds: 25

Job Details

• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: ASAP (minimum two weeks from offer for compliance)
• Shift: Monday to Friday, 5 days a week, 8-hour shifts (0800-1700)
• Ratios: 1:6 patient to therapist ratio
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years
• First-timers: Not accepted
• Weekend Requirement: None (position is M-F)
• On-call: No
• Floating: Yes, within scope to meet facility needs
• Block Schedule: May be accommodated (likely M-F)
• Locals Accepted: Yes, no radius restrictions
• License:

  • Must have BLS and State License
  • Compact License accepted
  • Pending license not accepted (MT state license takes 8 weeks to obtain)
• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: No RTO within first two weeks due to orientation; limit RTO to one week
• Guaranteed Hours: Yes

  • 8 or 10-hour shifts: 40 hours guaranteed weekly
  • 3 shifts of 12 hours: 36 hours guaranteed weekly
  • 4 shifts of 12 hours: 48 hours guaranteed weekly

Certifications & Requirements

• Required Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • State License verification (primary source)
• Additional Certifications (as applicable):

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure)
  • Tech Certification Verification (National)
• Competency Exams:

  • Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (as applicable)
  • Competency Exam (as applicable to profession/specialty)
• Orientation: Annual Safety Manual Acknowledgement required

Health & Background Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • 7-year criminal background check within 1 year of start (updated annually)
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM check within 30 days of start
  • HHS/OIG check within 30 days of start
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam within 1 year of start
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (annual updates required)
  • Immunizations or positive titers for:

    • Rubeola (Measles)
    • Mumps
    • Rubella
    • Hepatitis B
    • Varicella
  • Drug testing: Negative 9-panel within 1 year of start
  • Flu vaccination or declination during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)
  • COVID-19 vaccination (Dose 1, fully vaccinated, and booster required; exemptions accepted)
  • COVID seasonal vaccination preferred but not required

Facility Specifics

• Charting System: Cerner
• Scrub Color: Any (refer to dress code policy)
• Parking: Free
• Housing: Free housing available
• Policies to Review:

  • Dress Code Policy
  • Parking Policy
  • Confidentiality and Security Commitment
  • Emergency Codes
  • Flu Declination Form (if applicable)

This position offers a guaranteed schedule with flexibility in shift length and floating within scope. It is suitable for experienced physical therapists with required certifications and licenses, ready to work in an acute care hospital setting with a Level IV trauma designation.