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

Physical Therapist Assistant - Home Health (Travel/Contract)

Location: Lacey, Washington
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Home Health Therapy/Rehabilitation
• Shift: Day shift, 5 days per week, 8 hours per day (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM)
• Guaranteed 40 hours per week
• Average patients per day: 5-7
• Productivity expectation: 6 daily visits or minimum 30 points weekly
• Types of cases: Geriatric
• 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
• Locals accepted at travel rate
• Flexibility with territory expected

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapy Assistant license in Washington
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant, with experience within the last year
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required (AHA, ARC, Military accepted)
• Experience with Homecare Homebase
• Prior travel experience: Not accepted for first-timers (first-time travelers not accepted)
• Timely documentation and communication skills required

Compliance and Background 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, 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
• Employment application with full 7 years of work history, no gaps
• Two professional references within 2 years of start

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within last 12 months (not required annually)
• Fit mask test (N95 accepted)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (or TB questionnaire if positive TB history)
• Immunizations or titers for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug test within last 12 months
• Seasonal flu vaccination or facility-specific declination form required during flu season
• COVID vaccination or facility-specific declination required

Additional Facility Requirements

• Proof of current auto insurance required (due to driving responsibilities)
• Completion of Acceptable Use Policy prior to start
• Signed Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement (updated annually)
• Competency exams as applicable to profession/specialty

Notes

• This position does not require on-call duties
• First-time travel Physical Therapist Assistants are not accepted for this role
• Flexibility with patient territory and travel is expected