Physical Therapist - Acute Care Hospital
Los Angeles, California
Providence Tarzana Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Physical Therapist - Acute Care Hospital

Location: Tarzana, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
Total Staffed Beds: 249

Job Summary

Seeking a Physical Therapist with acute care experience to join a hospital setting. The position requires a minimum of 2 years of specialty experience. First-time travelers are not accepted for this role.

Required Qualifications

• License: California Physical Therapist license required (no pending licenses accepted)
• Certifications:

  • BLS preferred (Basic Life Support)
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of Physical Therapy experience in acute care
• First-timers: Not accepted (prior travel experience required)
• Other:

  • Must include Return to Office (RTO) restrictions at time of submission
  • Facility may call off once per two-week pay period

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Background check within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years, updated annually
• Drug screen: 10 panel within 90 days of start (instant tests not accepted)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Immunizations and health documents including:

  • TDAP (Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis) within 10 years or declination
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season
  • COVID vaccine or declination
• Respiratory safety clearance for respirator use, medically cleared annually
• References: Minimum 2 supervisor references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within the last 3 years
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years of employment

Required Training & Competencies

• Completion of facility and specialty-specific competency exams as applicable
• Completion of required WorkRamp modules including:

  • Annual regulatory requirements
  • Specialty-specific modules for acute care/therapy roles
  • Regional core and specialty-specific training modules
• Fire Card certification required (must be obtained prior to or within 30 days of start)
• Other certifications may be required based on clinical track and facility requirements (e.g., ACLS, PALS, NIH Stroke Certification) — verify as applicable

Additional Notes

• Float Policy: May be required to float to other nearby facilities within a reasonable distance
• Facility guarantees hours but may call off once per two-week pay period
• Prior travel experience is required; first-time travelers will not be considered
• All documentation and certifications must be current and compliant with facility and state regulations

This position offers an opportunity to work in a well-staffed acute care hospital environment with a supportive team. Candidates must meet all licensing, certification, and compliance requirements to be considered.