Home Health Occupational Therapist
Spokane, WA
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Occupational Therapist (OT) - Home Health

Location: Spokane Valley, Washington
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Home Health Therapy/Rehabilitation
• Experience Required: Minimum 1 year recent experience
• EMR System: HCHB experience required
• OASIS Experience: Required
• Patient Load: 5-7 patients per day (please confirm during interview)
• Visits: 6 visits daily, minimum 30 points weekly for productivity
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week
• Types of Cases: Geriatric
• First Timers Accepted: Yes
• On-call: Yes, every 3rd to 4th weekend
• Territory: Up to 60-mile radius from the office/hub
• Locals Accepted: Yes, at travel rate
• License: Must have license in hand
• Dress Code: Scrubs (any color), no jeans
• Technology Provided: iPad provided (no personal cell phones allowed)
• Mileage: Reimbursed at IRS standard rate
• Flexibility: Travelers expected to be flexible with territory
• Documentation: Timely documentation and communication required

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA, ARC, or Military accepted

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Background checks within 90 days of start, updated annually, including:

  • SSN Trace
  • County searches (last 7 years)
  • FACIS Level 1M
  • Nationwide Sex Offender
  • Motor Vehicle Records (MVR)
  • Education Verification
  • Work History Verification (7 years)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM check within 90 days of start
• HHS/OIG check within 90 days of start
• Fingerprinting (WA candidates who have not lived in WA for past 3 years must complete on-site fingerprinting)
• State-specific criminal history and abuse registry checks as applicable
• Employment application with full 7 years of work history, no gaps
• Professional references (2 for travel/allied/per diem acute care; 1 for per diem non-acute care) within 2 years of start
• Skills checklist required annually

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 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 titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• 9-panel drug screen within last 12 months (instant acceptable)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or facility-specific declination form required
• COVID vaccination or facility-specific declination form required

Facility Specific Requirements

• Proof of current auto insurance required for candidates with driving responsibilities
• Completion of Acceptable Use Policy prior to start
• Agency background attestation required

Additional Notes

• Travelers must be flexible with territory and maintain timely documentation and communication.
• Dress code strictly scrubs; no jeans allowed.
• iPad provided for work use; personal cell phones are not permitted on the job.
• Mileage reimbursed at IRS standard rate.

This position is ideal for Occupational Therapists with home health experience looking for a travel contract opportunity in the Spokane Valley area with a focus on geriatric patients.