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

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

Location: Seaside, Oregon

Position Details

• Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation (Physical Therapy)
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: ASAP
• Shift: 8-hour day shifts (No 4x10 or 3x12 shifts)
• Patient Load: 1:1 ratio; up to 6 patients per day; 30 productivity points standard
• Years of Experience Required: Minimum 1 year of skilled home health experience
• First-Time Travelers: Accepted
• Weekend Work: Not required
• On-Call: Not required
• Floating: Not required
• Block Scheduling: Not accommodated
• Locals: Accepted within 50-75 mile radius, paid at same rate
• Pending License: Accepted
• 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: OASIS documentation required
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off up to one shift per pay period (every two weeks)

Facility & Work Environment

• Type: Home Health
• Attire: Business casual; scrubs allowed but not required; no jeans
• Charting System: EPIC Remote Client (laptop) and Rover app (phone) for OASIS
• Parking: Free
• Mileage Reimbursement: IRS standard

Required Certifications

• BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) - Required
• Other certifications (ACLS, PALS, NRP, etc.) may be required based on clinical track but not specified for this role

Licensure & Background Requirements

• Must have valid state license (pending license accepted)
• Background check within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Various state-specific background and abuse/neglect searches may be required depending on placement
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years required
• Minimum of 2 professional references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting (6 months for CNAs)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO, indicating ability to work and free of infectious disease
• Drug screen: 10-panel within 90 days of start (instant tests not accepted)
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • COVID vaccine 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
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer or declination
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination

Additional Requirements

• Fit mask test required for respirator use, updated annually (travel only)
• Respiratory safety clearance required annually for travel candidates
• Must complete required WorkRamp training modules prior to start (Oregon Core Modules for profession)
• Badge photo required for facility ID
• No floating between units expected, but float policy acknowledgment required
• References and employment history must be verifiable and meet specified standards

Summary

This is a travel Physical Therapist position in home health based in Seaside, Oregon, requiring at least 1 year of skilled home health experience. The role involves day shifts with a manageable patient load and requires BCLS certification and COVID vaccination with booster. The traveler must have reliable transportation and be prepared for daily travel up to 60 miles. Comprehensive background checks, immunizations, and training modules are mandatory prior to start. First-time travelers are welcome.

Note: This summary excludes contact details, pay rates, and specific facility or hiring manager information.