Hospice Home Health Physical Therapist
Dublin, Ohio
Dublin Home Health

Job Opportunity: Hospice Physical Therapist (PT) - Travel/Contract

Location: Dublin, Ohio
Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation (Hospice PT)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• EMR System: HCHB experience required
• Experience Required: Minimum 1 year, recent experience
• Average Patients per Day: 5-7 (to be confirmed during interview)
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week
• Types of Cases: Geriatric patients
• First Timers: Not accepted
• Certifications Required: BLS (Basic Life Support)
• On-call Requirement: Yes, every 6th weekend
• Territory: Up to a 60-mile radius from the hub/office
• Locals Accepted: No
• License: Must have license in hand
• Special Requirements:

  • Flexibility with territory expected
  • Timely documentation and communication required
• Dress Code: Scrubs (any color), no jeans
• Technology Provided: iPad provided (cell phone not allowed)
• Mileage: Reimbursed at IRS standard rate

Compliance & Credentialing Requirements

Background Checks (must be completed within 90 days of start and updated annually)

• SSN Trace
• County searches for last 7 years of locations lived/worked/schooled
• FACIS Level 1M
• Nationwide Sex Offender Registry
• Motor Vehicle Records (MVR)
• Education Verification
• Work History Verification
• State-specific checks (e.g., Kentucky Elder Abuse Registry, Virginia State Police Search)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM
• HHS/OIG
• Fingerprinting (Ohio BCI and FBI prints required within 12 months of start, updated annually)

Certifications

• BLS (AHA, ARC, Military accepted)
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement (updated annually)
• 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)
• Flu and COVID Statement (required if declining flu vaccine)

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 (required annually)
• Immunizations or titers for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• Drug Testing: 9 Panel Drug Screen within last 12 months
• Flu Seasonal Vaccination or facility-specific declination form (required during flu season)
• COVID-19 Vaccine (Dose 1, Fully Vaccinated, Booster) or medical/religious exemption

History & References

• 2 Professional References for Travel, Allied, Per Diem Acute Care roles
• 1 Professional Reference for Per Diem Non-Acute Care roles
• References must be within 2 years of start date
• Employment Application with full 7 years of work history (including city and state, no gaps)
• Work History Verification for 7 years (verification must be run within 90 days of start)
• Skills Checklist (required annually)

State Specific Documents (as applicable)

• Missouri FCSR Results for MO placements
• Florida AHCA Level II Fingerprint Results
• Virginia State Police Background Check Search
• Florida Nurse Aide Registry Search Results

Summary

This is a travel/contract Hospice Physical Therapist position requiring recent experience, BLS certification, and flexibility to cover a 60-mile radius. The role involves geriatric patient care with a guaranteed 40-hour workweek and on-call every 6th weekend. Compliance with extensive background checks, health screenings, and state-specific requirements is mandatory. Candidates must be prepared for timely documentation, communication, and adherence to facility policies including dress code and technology use.