Travel Physical Therapist - Acute Care
Glendive, Montana
Glendive Medical Center

Physical Therapist - Travel/Contract Position

Location: Glendive, Montana
Facility: Glendive Medical Center (Summit Health - Locums)
Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation

Position Details

• Role: Physical Therapist (inpatient and outpatient)
• 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-time Travelers: Not accepted
• Weekend Requirement: None (position is likely M-F)
• On-call: No
• Floating: Yes, within scope to meet facility needs
• Block Schedule: May be accommodated (M-F)
• Locals Accepted: Yes, no radius restrictions
• License:

  • Must have BLS and State License
  • Compact License accepted
  • Montana state license takes approximately 8 weeks to obtain if no compact license
• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: No RTO during first two weeks (orientation); limit RTO to one week thereafter
• Guaranteed Hours: Yes

  • 5x8 hr shifts = 40 hours guaranteed weekly
  • 3x12 hr shifts = 36 hours guaranteed weekly
  • 4x12 hr shifts = 48 hours guaranteed weekly

Contract Length

• Duration: 13 weeks

Facility Highlights

• Type: Acute Care Hospital with 24-hour emergency care
• Services: Full medical and surgical services
• Attached Facility: 71-bed skilled Extended Care facility
• Trauma Level: IV
• Total Staffed Beds: 25
• Charting System: Cerner
• Parking: Free
• Housing: Free housing available
• Dress Code: Any scrub color allowed (see facility dress code policy)

Required Certifications & Competencies

• Mandatory:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • State License (primary source verification required)
• As applicable:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure)
  • Tech Certification Verification (National)
  • Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam
  • Competency Exam relevant to profession/specialty
• Orientation: Annual Safety Manual Acknowledgement

Required Documentation & Health Requirements

• Identification: Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Physical Exam: Within 1 year of start date
• TB Testing: Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (various acceptable testing methods)
• Immunizations:

  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines (declinations/boosters accepted)
  • Hepatitis B: Positive titer, series, or declination accepted
  • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines (declinations/boosters accepted)
• Drug Testing: Negative 9-panel within 1 year of start (instant acceptable)
• Flu Vaccine: Required or declination during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31) with signed declination form if applicable
• COVID-19 Vaccine: Required (dose 1, fully vaccinated, and booster) with exemptions accepted; seasonal vaccination preferred but not required
• Fit Mask Test: Completed onsite on first day (facility responsibility)

Background & Compliance Checks

• Background Check: 7-year criminal background check within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Exclusion Checks: EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG within 30 days of start
• Skills Checklist: Required annually

Facility Specific Policies to Review

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

This position offers a guaranteed weekly schedule in a Level IV trauma acute care hospital with supportive housing and free parking, ideal for experienced physical therapists seeking a travel contract in Montana.