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 Therapy)
• 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: May visit up to 6 patients per day; 1:1 ratio; 30 productivity points standard
• Weekend Requirement: No weekends required
• On-Call: Not required
• Floating: Not required
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated
• Locals Accepted: Yes, within 50-75 mile radius considered local

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in Oregon
• Minimum 1 year of Physical Therapist experience within the last year
• Experience in a Home Health setting
• Experience with OASIS documentation
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Must have own reliable transportation; daily travel radius up to approximately 60 miles (60-90 minutes total drive time)
• Primary COVID-19 vaccination series plus one booster required

Work Environment & Facility Information

• Attire: Business casual; scrubs allowed but not required; no jeans
• Charting System: EPIC Remote Client (laptop) and Rover app (phone), plus OASIS documentation
• Parking: Free parking available
• Mileage Reimbursement: IRS standard mileage reimbursement provided
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off up to one shift per pay period (every two weeks)

Compliance & Onboarding Requirements

• Background Checks: Comprehensive background check within 90 days of start, including SSN trace, education verification, motor vehicle record, and state-specific searches as applicable
• Drug Testing: 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 or declination accepted
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer required
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination required
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer required
  • Seasonal flu vaccine required during flu season or declination accepted
  • COVID-19 vaccination record preferred; declinations not required but unvaccinated must follow masking policies
• Respiratory Safety Clearance: Required for travel candidates; annual medical clearance for respirator use
• Fit Mask Testing: Required for travel candidates; annual renewal; onsite testing available if needed

References & Employment History

• Minimum of 2 professional references covering at least 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within the last 3 years
• Employment application covering at least the last 5 years required; must include month/year format for dates worked
• Work history verification may be required if reference requirements are not met

Additional Notes

• First-time travel therapists are accepted
• No weekend or on-call shifts
• Facility groups patient visits to minimize driving time
• Facility may call off up to one shift every two weeks
• Oregon Neglect Abuse Search and other state-specific background checks may be required depending on placement
• Annual regulatory and compliance training modules may be required depending on assignment and region (not required for home health at this facility)
• Badge photo and other onboarding documents required as per facility policy

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Physical Therapy Home Health travel assignment in Portland, Oregon.