Home Health Physical Therapist
Portland, OR
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Home Health Physical Therapist (Travel/Contract)

Location: Portland, Oregon
Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation

Job Details

• Setting: Home Health (East Portland and surrounding areas)
• Shift: 8-hour day shifts (No 4x10 or 3x12 shifts available)
• Patient Load: 1:1 ratio; may visit up to 6 patients per day
• Productivity Standard: 30 productivity points per day
• Experience Required: Minimum 1 year of skilled home health experience
• First-Time Travelers: Accepted
• Weekend Requirement: No weekends required
• On-Call: Not required
• Floating: No floating between units required
• Block Scheduling: Not accommodated
• Locals: Accepted within 50-75 mile radius
• Pending License: Accepted
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off up to one shift every two weeks
• Transportation: Traveler must have own transportation
• Travel Radius: Up to 60 miles per day (60-90 minutes total drive time)
• COVID-19 Vaccination: Primary series plus one booster required
• Documentation System: EPIC Remote Client (laptop), Rover app (phone), and OASIS required
• OASIS Experience: Must be noted if not experienced
• Attire: Business casual; scrubs allowed but no specific color required; no jeans
• Parking: Free
• Mileage Reimbursement: IRS standard

Contract Length

• Duration: 13 weeks

Required Certifications

• BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) - Required
• Other certifications may be required based on clinical track and specialty (e.g., ACLS, PALS, NRP) but BCLS is mandatory for this role.

Licensure and Background Requirements

• Must hold a valid license to practice in Oregon (and Washington if working in border units)
• Background check within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• State-specific searches and verifications as applicable (e.g., Oregon Abuse/Neglect, Washington WATCH Search)
• Education verification required
• Drug screening (10 panel) within 90 days of start
• References: Minimum 2 supervisor references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within the last 3 years
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Fit mask testing required (annual update)
• Immunizations and documentation required:

  • COVID-19 vaccination or declination
  • Flu vaccine during flu season or declination
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years or declination
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer or declination
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer or declination

Training and Competency Requirements

• Completion of Providence Health and Services WorkRamp modules prior to start, including:

  • Core modules for Home Health caregivers
  • Specialty-specific modules as applicable
  • Annual regulatory requirements
• Epic training modules required and must be completed within a week of orientation
• Competency exams as applicable by profession
• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam as applicable

Additional Notes

• Traveler may be required to float to another Providence facility within a reasonable distance (float policy acknowledgment required)
• Traveler must comply with all Providence Health and Services policies and procedures
• Facility uses EPIC and Rover for charting and documentation
• Facility requires a passport-style badge photo for identification

This position is ideal for a Physical Therapist with home health experience seeking a travel contract in the Portland, OR area, with a focus on patient-centered care in a home setting and flexibility in scheduling without weekend or on-call requirements.