Home Health Physical Therapist
Portland, Oregon
Providence Portland Home Health East

Job Opportunity: Home Health Physical Therapist (PT)

Location: Portland, Oregon
Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 26 weeks (approximately 6 months)

Job Description

• Provide skilled home health physical therapy services in East Portland and surrounding areas.
• Start Date: ASAP
• Shift: 8-hour day shifts (No 4x10 or 3x12 shifts available)
• Patient Load: 1:1 ratio, may visit up to 6 patients per day; 30 productivity points standard
• Experience Required: Minimum 1 year of skilled home health experience
• First-time travelers accepted
• No weekend work required
• No on-call duties
• No floating between units
• Block scheduling not accommodated
• Locals accepted (within 50-75 mile radius) and considered local for pay purposes
• Pending license accepted (confirm with hiring manager regarding Return to Office restrictions)
• Guaranteed hours with possibility of being called off up to one shift every two weeks

Requirements & Certifications

• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BCLS) required
• Transportation: Must have own reliable transportation
• Vaccination: Primary COVID-19 vaccination series plus one booster required
• Documentation: Oasis experience required (please disclose if not experienced)
• Licensure: Must be licensed to work in Oregon; if working in border units, license for both Oregon and Washington may be required
• Background Checks: Comprehensive background checks required, including state-specific searches and verifications
• References: Minimum of 2 supervisor references covering relevant experience
• Physical Exam: Within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Immunizations & Health:

  • TDAP within 10 years (declination accepted)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine or declination (required during flu season)
  • COVID-19 vaccine or declination
• Respirator Clearance: Required for travel candidates, must be medically cleared annually

Work Environment & Tools

• Facility Type: Home Health
• Attire: Business casual; scrubs allowed but not required (no jeans)
• Charting System: EPIC Remote Client (laptop), Rover app (phone), and Oasis documentation
• Parking: Free
• Mileage Reimbursement: IRS standard rates

Training & Compliance

• Completion of Providence Health and Services WorkRamp modules required prior to start, including:

  • Core modules for Oregon home health professionals
  • Specialty-specific modules as applicable
  • Annual regulatory and compliance training
• Epic training modules required within one week of orientation
• Fit mask testing required annually (onsite if no recent record)
• Various background and education verifications required per Providence policies

Additional Notes

• Facility groups clients to minimize driving time; daily travel radius up to approximately 60 miles (60-90 minutes total drive time)
• Floating to other Providence facilities may be required in some cases (acknowledgement required)
• Locals within 50-75 miles are accepted and paid at the same rate as travelers

This position is ideal for a physical therapist with home health experience seeking a travel contract in the Portland, OR area, offering day shifts with no weekends or on-call duties, and a supportive system with structured productivity expectations.