Physical Therapist Assistant - Outpatient
Medford, Oregon
Providence Medford Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Outpatient

Location: Medford, Oregon
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for an outpatient therapy/rehabilitation role in a short-term acute care setting. The position does not require floating between units, on-call duties, weekend shifts, or block schedules. Expected patient ratio is 1:1.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapy Assistant license in Oregon
• Minimum 1 year of Physical Therapy Assistant experience within the last year

Work Environment

• Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care
• Total Beds: 108
• Charting System: Epic
• Scrub Color: Any color for RN/Allied staff; scrubs provided for OR, Critical Care, ED, PACU, and Maternal Child units.
• Parking: No fee

Schedule & Duties

• No floating between units
• No on-call required
• No weekend or block schedules required
• 1:1 patient care ratio

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background check within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years.
• Education verification and transcript/diploma may be required to verify credentials.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO, indicating ability to work with or without accommodation.
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination (during flu season)
  • COVID-19 vaccine or declination
• Drug screening: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (instant tests not accepted).
• Respirator fit testing required for travel candidates (updated annually).
• References: Minimum 2 supervisor references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years in a comparable specialty/setting.

Training & Competency

• Completion of required WorkRamp modules prior to start, including:

  • System-level regulatory modules (annual)
  • Specialty-specific modules as applicable
• Competency exams and medication/pharmacology tests as required by profession.
• Color blindness testing if required by unit.

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Floating policy acknowledgment may be required (acknowledging possible float to other nearby facilities).
• Badge photo required for identification.
• Epic training modules completion may be required depending on assignment location.

This role offers an opportunity to work in a supportive outpatient therapy environment with a focus on patient-centered care and professional development.