Physical Therapist - Home Health
Warrensville Heights, OH
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs
Referral Bonus

Physical Therapist - Home Health

Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide physical therapy services in a home health setting.
• Experience with home care required.
• Familiarity with Epic electronic health record system preferred.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in Ohio.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Physical Therapist.
• Physical Therapist experience within the last year.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Experience in a Home Care setting.
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system.

Onboarding and Compliance Requirements

• Submission packet must include:

  • Resume (education and work history)
  • Two professional references from the last 2 years
  • Completed job application form
  • Employment history verification for the last 5 years (third-party verified)
• Background checks and screenings:

  • Criminal background check within 6 months, including Social Security trace, county searches for last 7 years, national sex offender registry, and national criminal sweep.
  • Ohio fingerprinting and FBI background checks depending on residency duration in Ohio. Attestation allowed if fingerprints pending, but results must be uploaded promptly.
  • OIG exclusion check within 6 months prior to start.
  • SAM/EPLS/GSA/OFAC screening within 6 months prior to start.
• Drug screen (10-panel) within 60 days prior to start; instant drug screens not accepted. New screen required if break in assignment exceeds 60 days.
• Completion of safety and compliance training modules prior to clearance; renewal required annually.
• Skills checklist (clinical-specific) completed within 1 year prior to start (one-time requirement).
• Competency exam with minimum 80% score within 1 year prior to start (one-time requirement).
• Core competencies exam (HIPAA, OSHA, Joint Commission topics) with minimum 80% score within 1 year prior to start (one-time requirement).
• Badge photo (headshot, shoulders up, plain background) required prior to onboarding.
• I-9 attestation confirming eligibility to work in the U.S.

Additional Information

• COVID-19 vaccination proof or approved medical/religious exemption preferred but not required.
• Influenza vaccine proof required during flu season (October–March) or completion of masking and declination forms if declining.
• Positive PPD requires clear chest x-ray valid for 5 years.
• Education verification required through third-party; international degrees require equivalency documentation.

Summary

This is a 13-week home health physical therapist assignment in Cleveland, Ohio, requiring clinical experience in home care and proficiency with Epic. Candidates must meet comprehensive health, immunization, licensing, and background screening requirements prior to onboarding. Compliance with safety training and competency exams is mandatory.