Home Health Hospice Occupational Therapist
Spokane Valley, Washington
Compassus Providence Spokane Home Health

Job Opportunity: Home Health Occupational Therapist (OT)

Location: Spokane Valley, Washington
Facility: Compassus Providence Spokane Home Health
Hospital System: Allfaith Homecare
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Start Date: ASAP (Compliance process takes about 3 weeks)
• Shift: 8-hour day shifts
• Patient Ratio: 1:1 (May visit up to 6 patients per day)
• Productivity Standard: 27-30 productivity points based on territory
• Weekend Requirement: None
• On-Call Requirement: None
• Locals Accepted: Yes
• Case Load: Adult patients, 4-5 patients per day
• Experience Required:

  • Minimum 1 year of recent skilled hospice experience within the last 3 years
  • Inpatient experience not accepted
• Certifications Required:

  • BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support)
• Licenses Required:

  • Washington State OT license
  • NBCOT certification
• OASIS documentation required

Additional Information

• Transportation: Traveler must have their own transportation
• Territory: Occasional travel radius up to 100 miles; system groups clients to minimize drive time
• Documentation: Timely communication and documentation required; documentation tools provided and must be returned
• Attire: Any color scrubs allowed
• Charting System: HomeCare HomeBase (required)
• Parking: Free
• Mileage Reimbursement: IRS standard

Compliance & Onboarding Requirements

Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA, ARC, Military acceptable
• HIPAA Safety Manual Acknowledgement (annual)
• State License Verification (primary source within 90 days of start and upon expiration)
• NURSYS Verification (for RN, LPN/LVN, AP as applicable)

Competencies

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (as applicable)
• Competency Exam (as applicable to profession/specialty)

Facility Specific Documents

• Proof of current auto insurance (required for all Home Health positions involving driving)
• Acceptable Use Policy (must be completed prior to start)
• Agency Background Attestation (required for all candidates)

Health Documents

• Physical exam within last 12 months
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray (within 1 year; chest X-ray within 5 years if positive PPD)
• TB Questionnaire (annual renewal required)
• Immunizations or titers for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• Drug testing: 9-panel drug screen within last 12 months
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination (2025-26)
• COVID-19 vaccination or medical/religious exemption (including booster)

Background & History Checks

• Background check within 90 days of start, updated annually, including:

  • SSN trace
  • County searches (last 7 years)
  • FACIS Level 1
  • Nationwide sex offender check
  • Motor vehicle records
  • Education and work history verification
• EPLS/GSA/SAM check within 90 days of start
• Two professional references within 2 years of start
• Employment application with full 7 years of work history (no gaps)
• Skills checklist (annual)
• Fingerprinting (WA candidates who have not lived in WA for past 3 years; completed on-site)
• State-specific criminal history and registry checks as applicable

Summary

This travel/contract Home Health OT position in Spokane Valley, WA, requires recent skilled hospice experience, appropriate licensure, and certifications. The role involves adult patient care with a manageable caseload and no weekend or on-call requirements. Compliance with extensive onboarding documentation, immunizations, and background checks is mandatory. The facility supports efficient scheduling to minimize travel time and provides free parking and mileage reimbursement.