Home Health Physical Therapist
Longview, WA
Cross Country Allied
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Physical Therapist, Home Health responsible for evaluating patients, establishing individualized treatment plans and goals, and providing care within the scope of physical therapy. The role supports geriatric patients in a home health setting, collaborates with the patient care team, and may provide oversight to therapy assistants, students, aides, or volunteers.

Job Details

• Schedule: 8-hour day shifts, 5 days per week, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., totaling 40 hours per week; no on-call requirement.
• Required Qualifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; a minimum of 2 years of experience is required, although candidates with less experience may be considered based on qualifications; Washington state licensure or proof of a submitted license application.
• Preferred Qualifications: At least 1 year of Epic charting experience.
• Additional Information:
  • Evaluate patients using medical records, interviews, observation, and input from other care team members.
  • Establish treatment plans and goals based on patient needs.
  • Provide physical therapy treatment and reassessments within the scope of practice.
  • Support patients with conditions including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), wounds, diabetes, post-surgical recovery, respiratory illness, sepsis, dementia, stroke recovery, and myocardial infarction.
  • Provide care for geriatric patients in a home health environment.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary support services to promote positive patient outcomes.
  • Equipment and supplies will be provided for field-based patient care.

Benefits

The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits