Physical Therapist Assistant
Wichita, Kansas
Via Christi Hospital Saint Francis

Job Opportunity: Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Travel Position

Location: Wichita, Kansas
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide Physical Therapist Assistant services for a hospital inpatient population.

Required Experience

• Specialty: Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard PTA qualifications apply. (No conflicting data found.)
• Prior travel experience: Not required (no explicit mention of prior travel experience requirement).

Employment Type

• Travel contract

Required Credentials & Compliance

Immunizations & Health Requirements

• MMR: Documented proof of two MMR vaccines or positive IGG titer. No declinations accepted. If negative titer, must receive two doses of MMR vaccine four weeks apart.
• Hepatitis B: Documentation of vaccination series completion or signed declination.
• Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31). Exemptions accepted but mask required.
• Varicella: Proof of two vaccines, serological immunity, or verified history. No declinations accepted.
• Tdap: Valid within 10 years. No declinations accepted.
• PPD/IGRA (Tuberculosis): Positive IGRA or PPD results required, with negative chest X-ray within one year and annual TB questionnaire. Two-step PPD or IGRA testing required prior to start.
• Fit Test: Required for all travelers; preferred before start but can be completed onsite (except PAPR).

Health & Physical

• Statement of good health or completed physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually.

Drug Screening

• 12-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start, updated annually. Must include all specified substances and MRO review if applicable.

Professional Credentials & Documentation

• Valid Driver’s License/State ID (must not be expired and must meet address requirements for compact license states).
• 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 first assignment; updated annually or after breaks in service.
• EPLS (Excluded Parties List System) check within 90 days of start; rerun if break in service > 90 days.
• Skills checklist completed within one year of start and updated annually.
• Education verification within 90 days of start; official transcripts required if verification fails.
• Confirmation of assignment documentation on agency letterhead with accurate dates.
• Employment verification for past seven years; updated annually or after breaks in service.
• Badge photo with white or blue background, no alterations or filters.

Notes

• All required credentials must be current and compliant prior to onboarding or as specified.
• Some credentials are mandatory for submission before assignment; others must be maintained annually or updated after breaks in service.

This position is ideal for a Physical Therapist Assistant seeking a travel assignment in an inpatient hospital setting with comprehensive credentialing and compliance requirements.