Physical Therapy Assistant Home Health
Vancouver, Washington
PeaceHealth MacArthur Building

PTA Home Health

Location: Vancouver, Washington Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation Employment Type: Travel/Contract Contract Length: 13 weeks

Schedule

• 5 days per week, 8 hours per day (0800-1630)
• 40 hours per week

Role Summary

• Carries out the physical therapy plan of care toward patient-specific goals, under the direct supervision of a licensed physical therapist.
• Provides treatment to restore function, prevent disability, and help patients reach optimal functional status.
• Oversees students following the plan of care, and supervises therapy aides and volunteers.
• Works as part of a patient care team.

Patient Population

• Average daily census: 650
• Visits per day: 6
• Diagnoses include: heart failure, COPD, wounds, diabetes, post-surgical care, respiratory illness, sepsis, dementia, s/p CVA, and s/p MI.

Equipment Provided

• Supply/equipment bag, vitals equipment, PPE, laptop, and cell phone

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapy Assistant license in Washington
• Physical Therapy Assistant with a minimum of 2 years of experience
• Physical Therapy Assistant experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or Military Training Network

Onboarding Requirements

• Background check: Required within 60 days of start, with an annual renewal for Aya Direct candidates. Includes a 7-year search, SSN trace, national criminal search, and Social Security verification. Federal exclusion checks (EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG) must run 15 days before start and every 45 days after.
• Washington State Patrol check: Required within 90 days before start for WA placements.
• Education verification: Verification of highest education related to your specialty is required. Transcripts or a diploma may be accepted if the school cannot be verified.
• Drug testing: Required within 30 days of start, with no annual renewal. Must include amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cocaine, methadone, 6-monoacetylmorphine, opiates, oxycodone/oxymorphone, and PCP. Marijuana is required only for Oregon and Alaska candidates.
• Physical exam: Required within 1 year of start, with no annual renewal.
• TB: Negative IGRA or 2 PPDs within 1 year of start. A TB questionnaire is required annually. If positive, a negative chest X-ray, proof of past positive, and the annual questionnaire are required.
• Immunity documentation: Measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, and hepatitis B each require proof of immunity, a titer, vaccines, or a facility-specific declination. Remote candidates may use declinations.
• Tdap: Full vaccine or declination required (remote workers may decline).
• Influenza: Vaccine or declination on file during flu season (11/01-03/31). Working candidates must submit by 10/31. AK and WA candidates may decline for medical or religious reasons. Oregon candidates may decline with the declination form, though vaccination is strongly recommended.
• Respirator clearance and fit test: Required for onsite candidates and updated annually. Fit testing is done onsite if patient care is provided. Remote workers, SPT techs, and Cyto techs are exempt.
• Color blind test: Required for clinical candidates.
• Orientation: Online orientation quiz must be completed before start with a score of 100%. Traveler orientation checklist must be brought on day one. Orientation manual and related policies must be reviewed before start.
• Badge photo: Passport-style photo with a white or gray background.