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

PT Home Health - Portland, OR (Travel/Contract)

Job Details

• Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation (Physical Therapist)
• Location: Portland, Oregon
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: Day shift, 5 days a week, 8 hours per day (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Work Setting: Home Health (visiting patients in their homes)
• Patient Load: 1:1 ratio; up to 6 patients per day; 30 productivity points standard
• Weekend Requirement: No
• On-Call: No
• Floating: No floating between units
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated
• Locals Accepted: Yes, within 50-75 mile radius considered local
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off up to one shift every two weeks
• Transportation: Traveler must have their own transportation; daily travel radius up to ~60 miles (60-90 minutes total drive time)
• Attire: Business casual; scrubs allowed but not required; no jeans
• Charting System: EPIC Remote Client (laptop), Rover app (phone), and OASIS documentation required
• Parking: Free
• Mileage Reimbursement: IRS standard

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in Oregon
• Minimum 1 year of Physical Therapist experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience in a Home Health setting
• Experience with OASIS documentation
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Compliance & Background Requirements

• Background Check: Within 90 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; must be updated annually
• Drug Screen: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start; instant tests acceptable with attestation
• Physical Exam: Within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO; must indicate ability to work with or without accommodation
• Immunizations & Health Screenings:

  • TDAP vaccine within 10 years (declination accepted)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine during flu season (declination accepted)
  • COVID-19 vaccination record preferred; declinations accepted with adherence to masking policies
• Respirator Clearance: Required for travel candidates; annual medical clearance for respirator use
• Fit Mask Testing: Required for travel candidates; completed onsite if no valid record within 1 year
• State-Specific Checks: Oregon Abuse/Neglect Search if applicable; Washington WATCH and OBRA Registry searches for border state placements or as required

Training & Competency Requirements

• WorkRamp Modules: Annual regulatory and specialty-specific modules required for travel caregivers; not required for home health at this facility
• Competency Exams: Medication and specialty competency exams as applicable
• Epic Training: Completion of EPIC modules required within orientation week (for applicable hospital systems)
• Skills Checklist: Annual update required for applicable units

Additional Notes

• Facility cannot accommodate 4x10 or 3x12 shifts
• Traveler may be called off up to one shift per pay period
• No floating between units expected
• Must comply with float policy acknowledgment if applicable
• Must provide passport-style badge photo with neutral background
• Must complete system TB questionnaire prior to start and annually
• Physical exam must be updated annually for placements in certain hospital systems (not required annually for home health unless specified)

This position is suitable for first-time travel therapists and locals within the specified radius.