Home Health Physical Therapist
Lacey, Washington
Compassus Providence Lacey Home Health

Physical Therapist - Home Health (Travel/Contract)

Location: Lacey, Washington
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Shift: Day (5x8 hours), 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Hours: 40 hours per week

Job Overview

• Specialty: Home Health Physical Therapy
• Patient Load: Average 5-7 patients per day
• Productivity: 6 daily visits or minimum 30 points weekly
• Case Types: Geriatric patients
• Territory: Up to 60-mile radius from office, occasionally more based on patient needs
• Dress Code: Scrubs (any color), no jeans
• Device Provided: iPad
• Cell Phone Use: Not allowed
• Mileage Reimbursed at IRS standard rate
• Flexibility with territory expected
• Timely documentation and communication required
• Locals accepted at travel rate
• First-time travelers not accepted

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in Washington
• Minimum 1 year of recent experience as a Physical Therapist (within the last year)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Background checks within 90 days of start, including:

  • SSN Trace
  • County searches (last 7 years)
  • FACIS Level 1
  • Nationwide Sex Offender
  • Motor Vehicle Records/Driver’s Record
  • Education verification (highest degree related to profession)
  • Work history verification (7 years)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 90 days
• Fingerprinting required if candidate has not lived in Washington for the past 3 years (completed on-site)
• State-specific criminal history and employability status checks as applicable
• Agency background attestation required prior to start

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within last 12 months (physician statement)
• Fit test for N95 mask (no specific model required)
• Negative TB test (PPD, Q Gold, or TSpot) within 1 year or chest X-ray within 5 years if positive PPD
• Annual TB questionnaire required for all candidates
• Immunizations or positive titers required for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (series, titer, or declination)
  • Varicella (series, titer, or declination)
• 9-panel drug screen within last 12 months
• Seasonal flu vaccination or facility-specific declination form required during flu season
• COVID vaccination or facility-specific declination required

Documentation and Other Requirements

• Signed Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgment (updated annually)
• State license primary source verification within 90 days of start and upon expiration
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Skills checklist required annually
• Employment application with full 7 years of work history, no gaps
• Two professional references within 2 years of start (travel, allied, per diem acute care)

Additional Notes

• Proof of current auto insurance required due to driving responsibilities
• Candidate must comply with facility’s Acceptable Use Policy prior to start
• No on-call responsibilities

This position is suited for experienced Home Health Physical Therapists who have prior travel experience and are comfortable managing a flexible patient territory within Washington state.