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

Physical Therapist - Home Health (Travel/Contract)

Location: Roseburg, Oregon
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

• Provide physical therapy services in a home health setting with home visits and periodic office meetings.
• Average patient load: 5-6 patients per day, with 5-10 patients assigned daily equating to roughly 6-8 points per day (30 points expected weekly).
• Types of cases: Start of Care and Follow Ups.
• Schedule: Primarily Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (5x8 hours). Some positions may have a 4x10 schedule (Friday-Monday). Weekend and part-time options may be available; discuss during interview.
• Must be willing to travel up to 75 miles from the home clinic, averaging about 100 miles per week. Mileage reimbursed at IRS standard rate (patient-to-patient travel compensated; commute to/from first and last patient is not billable).
• Use of EMR systems PointCare and HCHB is required.
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in Oregon
• Physical Therapist (1 year of experience)
• Physical Therapist experience within the last year
• One completed travel assignment
• BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Experience in a Home Health setting
• Driver's License
• CPR and BLS certification required (AHA, National CPR Foundation, or ARC accepted).
• Reliable transportation and a current driver’s license required.
• Agency-required liability insurance must be maintained.

Additional Requirements

• On-call and weekend requirements vary by location; discuss during interview.
• Must complete and maintain all required background checks, drug screening, and health documentation including:

  • Standard 10-panel drug screen.
  • Physical exam within 12 months confirming good health and no communicable diseases.
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months.
  • Immunization or titer proof for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella.
  • COVID-19 vaccination series or documented declination.
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or declination documentation.
• Must complete all required facility-specific compliance documents and training prior to start, including confidentiality, privacy policies, HIPAA, compliance training, and home health core policy acknowledgements.
• Two professional references required.
• Verification of at least two most recent employers or last 7 years of work history.

Travel Experience

• Prior travel experience is not required for this position.

Work Environment

• Home health setting with travel to patient homes.
• No guaranteed hours; if patient census is low, contractor may be floated to a nearby clinic to pick up hours.

Summary

This is a travel contract opportunity for a Physical Therapist with at least one year of recent adult home health experience. The role involves providing therapy in patients’ homes within a 75-mile radius of Roseburg, Oregon, with a typical 40-hour workweek and some flexibility for weekend or part-time schedules. Candidates must hold a current PT license, CPR/BLS certification, and meet all health and background screening requirements. Reliable transportation and liability insurance are mandatory.

Note: All required documentation and compliance forms must be completed prior to assignment start.