Home Health Physical Therapist
Mount Angel, OR
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Home Health Physical Therapist (PT)

Location: Mount Angel, Oregon (serving Salem and surrounding areas including South Salem, West Salem, Corvallis, Albany, Sweet Home, Lebanon)
Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Start Date: ASAP
• 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 weekends required
• 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 at same rate
• Pending License: Accepted
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off up to one shift per pay period (every two weeks)
• Transportation: Traveler must have their own transportation
• Travel Radius: System groups clients to minimize drive time; occasional max radius ~60 miles (60-90 minutes total drive time) per day
• COVID-19 Vaccination: Primary series plus one booster required
• Documentation: OASIS documentation required

Facility & Work Environment

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

Required Credentials & Compliance

• Background Checks:

  • Must be within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
  • Includes SSN trace, death master index, nationwide and county checks, sex offender registry, FACIS Level 3, education verification, motor vehicle record (MVR), and Oregon Abuse/Neglect search if applicable
  • Returning candidates with less than 30-day gap may not require new background check
• Certifications:

  • BCLS required
  • Other certifications (ACLS, PALS, NRP, etc.) as applicable per clinical track
• Licenses:

  • State professional license required and must be verified
  • NURSYS verification for RNs/LPNs as applicable
• Health Requirements:

  • Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
  • Fit mask testing required (N95 or equivalent), updated annually
  • Immunizations: TDAP (within 10 years), MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), Hepatitis B (vaccination or declination), Varicella, Flu vaccine (seasonal, declination accepted), COVID-19 vaccine (primary series plus booster required)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months, updated annually
  • 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• 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 and explanation of gaps or overlaps

Training & Competency Requirements

• Competency Exams: As applicable by profession
• Medication/Pharmacology Competency: Required if applicable
• OASIS Documentation: Required
• WorkRamp Modules:

  • Completion of required Providence Health and Services WorkRamp training modules prior to start, including core, specialty, and regulatory modules as applicable
• Epic Training:

  • Completion of EPIC training modules required within a week of orientation

Additional Notes

• Traveler may be required to float to another Providence facility within a reasonable distance (float policy acknowledgment required)
• Facility requires primary series COVID vaccination plus one booster
• Traveler must have reliable transportation due to travel between patient homes
• Facility groups patient visits to minimize driving time but expect occasional long drives (up to 60 miles)
• Facility cannot accommodate alternative shift patterns such as 4x10 or 3x12

This position is ideal for a licensed Physical Therapist with home health experience seeking a travel contract in Oregon with a reputable health system, offering day shifts and a structured patient load.