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

PT Home Health - Oregon (Travel/Contract)

Location

• Seaside, Oregon and surrounding areas

Job Details

• 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
• Patient Ratio: 1:1, may visit up to 6 patients per day
• Productivity Standard: 30 productivity points per day
• Weekend Work: Not required
• On-Call: Not required
• Floating Between Units: Not required
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated
• Locals Accepted: Yes, within 50-75 mile radius
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off up to one shift every two weeks
• Transportation: Traveler must have 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 within the last year
• Experience in a Home Health setting
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background Check: Must be completed within 90 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; includes SSN trace, death master index, nationwide sex offender check, motor vehicle record, and state-specific abuse/neglect searches as applicable
• Drug Screen: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start; negative results required
• Physical Exam: Within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO; must indicate ability to work with or without accommodation
• Immunizations and Health Requirements:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years (declination accepted)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (annual updates required)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella: 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer (declination accepted)
  • Hepatitis B: Documentation of vaccination series or signed declination
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer (declination accepted)
  • Seasonal Flu Vaccine during flu season (declination accepted)
  • COVID-19 vaccination record preferred; declinations allowed with adherence to masking policies
• Respirator Clearance: Required annually for travel candidates; virtual questionnaire reviewed by licensed healthcare professional
• Fit Mask Testing: Required annually; completed onsite if no valid record within 1 year
• References: Minimum 2 references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within last 3 years
• Employment Application: Must include at least last 5 years of employment with month/year format; gaps and overlaps must be explained

Additional Notes

• First-time travelers accepted
• Pending license holders accepted
• No weekend or on-call requirements
• Facility cannot accommodate 4x10 or 3x12 shifts
• Facility may call off up to one shift per pay period
• Traveler may be required to complete annual regulatory and specialty-specific training modules as applicable (not required for home health at this facility)
• Traveler must complete required state-specific background and license verifications as applicable

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