Physical Therapist
Puyallup, WA
Jackson Therapy Partners
5x8 hrs

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Join a traveling Physical Therapist team providing home health services in Puyallup, WA. Apply now and a recruiter will contact you with more details.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program approved by the APTA.
• Current Physical Therapy licensure in Washington state or a compact license with privilege to practice in Washington.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and reliable vehicle for patient visits.
• Experience providing home health physical therapy, including patient evaluations, development of plan of care, and CMS documentation.
• Ability to complete progress notes per agency policy and prepare discharge summaries at required intervals.
• Willingness to travel throughout Pierce County for patient visits and to cover other nearby agency service areas as needed.
• Must meet client-specific expectations: ability to meet productivity targets (30 points) and a weekly hour guarantee of 36 hours.
• Minimum education requirement: Bachelor’s Degree.
• Preferred: experience with HomeCare HomeBase electronic documentation.

Assignment Details

• Facility type: Home Health.
• Shift name: Days.
• Shift details: Monday to Friday, 08:00 AM – 04:00 PM.
• Weekly guaranteed hours: 36.
• Productivity expectation: 30 points.
• Coverage area: Pierce County, WA.
• Mileage reimbursed between visits from first patient to last patient.
• No on-call or weekend requirement per client; schedule flexibility and occasional weekend or holiday availability may be needed to meet patient needs.
• Candidates may be expected to float to other nearby agency service areas as needed.

Location Highlights

Puyallup offers easy access to regional recreational and cultural attractions. The city is adjacent to Tacoma (about 10–15 minutes by car) and is approximately 35 miles from Seattle, providing urban amenities and airport access. The Washington State Fairgrounds and downtown Puyallup’s Main Street offer seasonal festivals and local dining within minutes of most neighborhoods, appealing to a suburban lifestyle. Mount Rainier National Park lies about 45–60 minutes southeast, providing hiking, scenic drives, and alpine recreation for an adventurous lifestyle. Commute options include I-5 and State Route 167 for regional driving, and Sound Transit connections to Tacoma and Seattle for public transit access.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your time and commitment. Benefits include full medical benefits, 401(k) matching plan, travel and license reimbursement, 24/7 recruiter support, referral bonuses, and housing options for travelers.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Join a team that provides high-quality home health physical therapy. Expect to evaluate patients, develop and implement evidence-based plans of care, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, document per state and CMS requirements, supervise aides or PTAs as allowed by regulation, and participate in agency education and quality initiatives.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. Diversity and inclusion are valued.