PTA Home Health
Walla Walla, Washington
Providence at Home with Compassus Home Health in Walla Walla

PTA Home Health

Location: Walla Walla, Washington Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation (Home Health) Employment Type: Travel/Contract Contract Length: 13 weeks Shift: Day, 5 x 8 hours (8:00 to 16:30), 40 hours per week Guaranteed Hours: 40

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapy Assistant license in Washington
• Physical Therapy Assistant experience of at least 1 year, with experience within the last year
• One completed travel assignment
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Driver's License
• Experience with Homecare Homebase
• Experience with OASIS
• Does not accept first-time travelers
• Employment application and work history verification covering the last 7 years with no gaps
• Highest degree related to the profession verified
• Skills checklist completed annually
• Competency exams as applicable to the profession and specialty

Assignment Details

• Case Types: Geriatric
• Average Patients per Day: 5 to 7 (to be confirmed during interview)
• Productivity Expectation: 6 daily visits or a minimum of 30 points weekly
• Territory: Up to a 60-mile radius from the hub/office, occasionally more based on patient needs
• Special Requirement: Traveler must be flexible with territory
• Documentation: Timely documentation and communication required
• On-Call: Not required
• Local Candidates: Accepted
• Equipment: iPad provided
• Dress Code: Scrubs in any color; no jeans

Compliance and Onboarding

• Background Check: Completed within 90 days of start and updated annually, including SSN trace, county, national, sex offender, motor vehicle, and education checks
• Exclusion Checks: EPLS/GSA/SAM within 90 days of start; HHS/OIG within 90 days of start and run monthly
• State Checks: Washington and Tennessee/Texas-specific searches as applicable within 90 days of start
• Fingerprinting: Required for Washington candidates who have not lived in Washington for the past 3 years (completed on-site); Connecticut and Alaska requirements apply to those placements
• Primary Source Verification: Licenses verified within 90 days of start and upon expiration
• NURSYS Verification: Within 90 days of start, as applicable
• Acceptable Use Policy: Must be completed before start; send to the facility contact as soon as the candidate is booked
• Agency Background Attestation: Required for all candidates once the background check is on file
• Washington DOH Form: Required for all candidates placed in Washington facilities
• NPDB Self-Query: Required for Oregon home health placements only
• Auto Insurance: Proof required for roles that include driving
• Professional References: 2 professional references for travel assignments, completed within 2 years of start
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgment: Signed and updated annually

Health Requirements

• Physical Exam: Physician statement within the last 12 months (not required annually)
• Fit Test: Required; N95 accepted with no model or style preference
• TB: PPD, Quantiferon Gold, or T-Spot within 1 year of start, or chest X-ray within 5 years for a positive PPD; TB questionnaire required annually
• Immunizations: Measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis B, and varicella documented by vaccine series, titer, or declination
• Drug Screen: 9-panel drug screen within the last 12 months of start (not required annually)
• Flu: Vaccine or facility-specific declination required during flu season
• COVID: Vaccine or facility-specific declination required