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

Job Opportunity: Home Health Physical Therapist (Travel/Contract)

Location: Portland, Oregon
Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation (Physical Therapy)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Start Date: ASAP
• Shift: 8-hour day shifts (No 4x10 or 3x12 shifts available)
• Patient Load: 1:1 ratio; 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
• On-Call: No
• Floating: No floating between units required
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated
• Locals Accepted: Yes, within 50-75 mile radius
• Pending License: Accepted
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off up to one shift every two weeks
• Transportation: Traveler must have own transportation
• Travel Radius: Up to approximately 60 miles per day (60-90 minutes total drive time)
• Documentation System: EPIC Remote Client (laptop), Rover app (phone), and Oasis documentation required
• Oasis Experience: Required

Certifications Required

• BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support)
• Other certifications may be required based on clinical track but BCLS is mandatory for this role

Licensure & Background Requirements

• Must have valid state license or compact license accepted
• Background check within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Additional state-specific background checks and abuse/neglect searches as applicable
• Education verification required
• Drug screening (10 panel) within 90 days of start
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • TDAP (within 10 years) or declination
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination (required during flu season)
  • COVID vaccine or declination

Additional Requirements

• Must complete Providence Health and Services required WorkRamp training modules prior to start (specific to Oregon region and home health specialty)
• Fit mask testing required for travel candidates (updated annually)
• References: Minimum 2 supervisor references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within the last 3 years
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years required
• Skills checklist updated annually as applicable

Work Environment & Attire

• Facility Type: Home Health
• Attire: Business casual; scrubs allowed but not required; no jeans
• Parking: Free
• Mileage reimbursement: IRS standard

Summary

This is a travel contract opportunity for a Physical Therapist with at least 1 year of skilled home health experience. The role involves visiting patients in the Portland, OR area with a typical day shift schedule. The position requires BCLS certification, Oasis documentation experience, and the ability to travel up to 60 miles daily. Candidates must meet all licensure, background, health, and training requirements as outlined. First-time travelers are welcome to apply.

Note: Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.