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

PT Home Health - Oregon (Portland Area)

Job Details

• Location: Portland, Oregon and surrounding areas (up to ~60 miles radius, 60-90 minutes total drive time)
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Day shift, 8 hours per day (5x8 hour shifts, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM)
• Typical Caseload: 1:1 ratio, may visit up to 6 patients per day; 30 productivity points standard
• Start Date: ASAP
• Weekend Requirement: No
• On-Call: No
• Floating: No floating between units required
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated
• Locals Accepted: Yes, within 50-75 mile radius; locals accepted at same rate
• Pending License Accepted: Yes
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off up to one shift per pay period (every two weeks)
• Transportation: Traveler must have own transportation

Facility & Work Environment

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

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
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical Exam: Within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO; must indicate ability to work with or without accommodation
• Immunizations/Vaccines:

  • TDAP (Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis) within 10 years or declination accepted
  • Flu vaccine required during flu season (9/1–3/30) or declination accepted
  • COVID vaccination record preferred; declinations not required but unvaccinated must follow infection prevention protocols
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): 2 vaccines or positive titer; declination accepted
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer; declination accepted
  • Hepatitis B: Documentation of vaccination series or positive titer or signed declination
• TB Test: Negative TB test (IGRA/TSPOT, QGold, or 2 PPDs) within 12 months; must be updated annually; positive TB requires chest x-ray documentation
• Drug Screen: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months; negative results required; marijuana panel excluded
• Respirator Clearance: Required for travel candidates; annual medical clearance for respirator use
• Fit Mask Test: Required for travel candidates; annual update; onsite testing available if needed

Background & Compliance

• Background Check: Within 90 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; must include SSN trace, death master index, nationwide and county checks, MVR (required for home health), and education verification
• State-Specific Checks: Washington WATCH search required for border state placements; Oregon Abuse/Neglect search if applicable
• Education Verification: Required for all candidates; diploma/transcript may be requested if verification is unperformable
• NURSYS Verification: Required for all RNs (not applicable here but noted for reference)
• References & Work History Verification: Required as noted above

Additional Notes

• First-Time Travelers: Accepted
• RTO Restrictions: Confirm with recruiter
• System Groups Clients: Minimizes drive time and windshield time
• Annual Regulatory Training: Not required for home health at this facility
• Photo for Badge: Passport-style photo with neutral background required prior to start

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