Home Health Physical Therapist
Kennewick, Washington
Amedisys Tri-Cities Home Health Care in Kennewick

Job Opportunity: Physical Therapist - Home Health

Location: Kennewick, Washington
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide physical therapy services in a home health setting with home visits and periodic office meetings.
• Average caseload: 5-6 patients per day.
• Types of cases: Start of Care and Follow Ups.
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, typically 8 AM to 5 PM. Some shifts may be 4x10s (Friday-Monday), but most are standard 5x8.
• Weekend rotation: Generally no weekend work; varies by location and should be discussed during interview.
• On-call: Not required for this position.
• Travel: Must be willing to travel up to 75 miles from the home clinic, averaging about 100 miles per week between patient visits.
• Mileage reimbursed at IRS standard rate (patient-to-patient travel only).

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in Washington.
• Minimum of 1 year of recent experience as a Physical Therapist.
• At least 1 year of experience working with adult patients in a home health setting.
• Current BLS certification.

Additional Requirements

• Must complete standard background checks including:

  • 7-year work and residence history verification.
  • State-specific criminal background and sex offender registry checks.
  • Drug screening (10-panel).
  • Fingerprinting as required by state regulations.
• Health documentation required:

  • Physical exam within 12 months confirming good health and no communicable diseases.
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months.
  • Immunizations or titers for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella.
  • Flu vaccination or documented declination.
  • COVID-19 vaccination or documented declination.
• Must review and sign various compliance, confidentiality, and policy documents prior to start.
• Two professional references required.
• Verification of at least two most recent employers or last 7 years of work history.

Notes

• Locals are accepted at the same rate as travelers.
• Weekend and on-call requirements may vary by location; discuss during interview.
• Contract length is 13 weeks.
• EMR system used: Homecare Homebase (HCHB).

This position is ideal for experienced physical therapists with recent home health experience who are comfortable with travel and working independently in patient homes.