Home Health Physical Therapist
Suffolk, Virginia
Compassus Bon Secours

Job Opportunity: PT Home Health (Travel/Contract)

Location: Suffolk, Virginia
Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation (Home Health Physical Therapy)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Specialty: Home Health Physical Therapy
• Average Patients per Day: 5-7 (to be confirmed during interview)
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week
• Types of Cases: Geriatric
• Territory: Up to a 60-mile radius from the hub/office
• Dress Code: Scrubs (any color), no jeans
• Technology Provided: iPad provided; cell phone not allowed
• Mileage: Reimbursed at IRS standard rate
• On-call Requirement: Yes, every 3rd to 4th weekend
• Locals Accepted: Yes, at travel rate
• First Timers Accepted: Yes
• Flexibility: Traveler expected to be flexible with territory
• Documentation: Timely documentation and communication required

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in Virginia
• Minimum 1 year of recent experience as a Physical Therapist within the last year
• Experience working with Geriatric patients
• Experience in a Home Health setting
• Experience with Homecare Homebase
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification (AHA, ARC, Military acceptable)

Compliance & Background Requirements

• Background checks required within 90 days of start, including but not limited to:

  • SSN Trace
  • County searches for last 7 years of residence/work/school
  • FACIS Level 1M
  • Nationwide Sex Offender
  • Motor Vehicle Records (MVR)
  • Education and Work History Verification
  • State-specific searches (Virginia State Police Search, Kentucky Elder Abuse Registry, Indiana Statewide Search, South Carolina SLED CATCH, etc.)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 90 days of start
• Fingerprinting may be required depending on state placement
• Education verification of highest degree related to profession
• Employment history verification for 7 years with no gaps
• Professional references required (2 for travel/allied/per diem acute care; 1 for per diem non-acute care) within 2 years of start
• Signed Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement (updated annually)

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within last 12 months (physician statement)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within required timeframes
• Annual TB questionnaire required
• Immunizations/vaccinations or proof of immunity 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 during flu season
• COVID vaccination or facility-specific declination

Additional Facility-Specific Requirements

• Proof of current auto insurance (required for all Home Health positions involving driving)
• Completion of facility Acceptable Use Policy prior to start
• Facility-specific flu and COVID statement forms as applicable

Summary

This is a travel contract opportunity for a Physical Therapist specializing in Home Health therapy, working primarily with geriatric patients in a 60-mile radius territory around Suffolk, Virginia. The position requires a minimum of 1 year of recent experience, a valid PT license, BLS certification, and the ability to work on-call every 3rd to 4th weekend. The role demands flexibility, timely documentation, and adherence to strict background, health, and compliance requirements. First-time travelers are welcome to apply.