Home Health Physical Therapist
Walla Walla, WA
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Home Health Physical Therapist (PT)

Location: Walla Walla, Washington
Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Start Date: ASAP (Compliance process takes about 3 weeks)
• Shift: 8-hour day shifts
• Patient Ratios: 1:1 (may visit up to 6 patients per day)
• Typical Caseload: 4-5 patients per day
• Productivity Standard: 27-30 productivity points based on territory
• Weekend Requirement: None
• On-Call Requirement: None
• Locals Accepted: Yes
• First-Timers Accepted: Yes

Experience & Licensing Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of recent skilled Home Health PT experience within the last 3 years (inpatient experience not accepted)
• Must have a Washington state license or a compact license
• Expert knowledge of OASIS documentation required
• BLS certification required

Additional Information

• Own transportation is required
• Client grouping minimizes drive and windshield time, but occasional travel radius can be up to 100 miles
• Timely communication and documentation are mandatory
• Documentation tools will be provided and must be returned

Compliance & Background Checks

• Background checks must be current within 90 days of start and updated annually, including:

  • SSN Trace
  • County searches for last 7 years of residence/work/school
  • FACIS Level 1M
  • Nationwide Sex Offender Search
  • Motor Vehicle Records (MVR)
  • Education and Work History Verification (work history verification may be waived if background check is grandfathered)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 90 days of start
• Fingerprinting required for candidates who have not lived in Washington for the past 3 years (completed on-site)
• State-specific criminal history and employability status checks as applicable

Certifications & Verifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required (AHA, ARC, Military accepted)
• State license verification within 90 days of start and upon expiration
• NURSYS verification for applicable professions (RN, LPN/LVN, AP)
• Competency exams as applicable (medication/pharmacology and specialty competency)
• Signed Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement (updated annually)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within the last 12 months (not required annually)
• Fit test for N95 mask (no specific model required)
• Negative TB test (PPD, Q Gold, or TSpot) within 1 year or chest X-ray within 5 years if positive PPD
• Annual TB questionnaire required for all candidates
• Immunizations or positive titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• 9-panel drug screen within 12 months (instant acceptable)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or facility-specific declination form required during flu season
• COVID-19 vaccination or medical/religious exemption required, including booster or declination form

Documentation & Other Requirements

• Proof of current auto insurance required for candidates with driving responsibilities
• Completion of facility-specific Acceptable Use Policy and Agency Background Attestation prior to start
• Two professional references required within 2 years of start
• Full 7 years of work history documented with no gaps in employment
• Annual skills checklist required

This position offers a structured home health PT role with a focus on compliance, documentation, and patient care within a defined territory in Washington state.