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

Job Opportunity: Home Health Physical Therapist

Location: Portland, Oregon
Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation (Physical Therapy)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Start Date: December 1, 2025
• Shift: 8-hour day shifts (No 4x10 or 3x12 shifts available)
• Patient Ratio: 1:1 (May visit up to 6 patients per day; 30 productivity points standard)
• Experience Required: Minimum 1 year of skilled home health experience
• First-Time Travelers: Accepted
• Weekend Requirement: No
• Certifications Required: BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support)
• On-Call: Not required
• Floating: Not required
• Block Scheduling: Not accommodated
• Locals Accepted: Yes (within 50-75 mile radius)
• Pending License: Accepted
• Transportation: Traveler must have their own transportation
• Travel Experience: Prior travel experience is NOT explicitly required
• Drive Radius: Up to 60 miles per day (60-90 minutes total drive time)
• Documentation System: EPIC Remote Client (laptop), Rover (phone app), and Oasis (Oasis experience required)
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off up to one shift every two weeks

Facility & Work Environment

• Type of Facility: Home Health
• Attire: Business casual; scrubs allowed but not required (no specific color; no jeans)
• Parking: Free
• Mileage Reimbursement: IRS standard

Required Experience & Certifications

• Years of Experience: Minimum 1 year skilled home health experience (highest requirement)
• Certifications:

  • BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) required
  • Other certifications (e.g., ACLS, PALS, NRP) may be required depending on UD/clinical track but not explicitly stated here
• Oasis Experience: Required (please disclose if not experienced)

Licensure & Background Requirements

• Must have valid Oregon license; if working in border units, licensure for both Oregon and Washington required
• Background check within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years, updated annually
• State-specific searches required for Oregon and Washington (WATCH, WSP, OBRA Registry for CNAs if applicable)
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years required
• Minimum of 2 references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting required
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Drug screen (10 panel) within 90 days of start
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • TDAP (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Flu vaccine or declination during flu season
  • COVID vaccine or declination
• Fit mask testing required annually (3M 1860, 1860S, 1870+ masks accepted)

Training & Competency Requirements

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

  • Core regulatory requirements
  • Specialty-specific modules for Home Health and Therapy/Rehabilitation
  • Epic training modules (completion required prior to moving to Paid Day Work status)
• Competency exams and medication/pharmacology tests as applicable
• Skills checklist updated annually

Additional Notes

• Traveler may be required to float to other Providence facilities within a reasonable distance (float policy acknowledgment required)
• Facility groups clients to minimize drive time
• Background checks and education verifications are strictly enforced
• Physical exam and health documents must be current and compliant with Providence policies

This position is ideal for a Physical Therapist with home health experience seeking a travel contract in the Portland, OR area, with a structured day shift schedule and no weekend or on-call requirements.