Home Health Physical Therapist
Everett, Washington
Providence Hospice and Home Care of Snohomish County

Physical Therapist - Home Health (Travel/Contract)

Location: Everett, Washington
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Home Health Physical Therapy
• Shift: Day shift, Monday to Friday (5x8 hours), 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• Average Patients per Day: 5-7 (to be confirmed during interview)
• Types of Cases: Geriatric
• On-Call: No
• Territory: Up to a 60-mile radius from the office hub
• Dress Code: Scrubs (any color), no jeans
• Device Provided: iPad
• Cell Phone: Not allowed for work use
• Mileage Reimbursed at IRS standard rate
• Flexibility with territory expected
• Timely documentation and communication required

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in Washington
• Minimum 2 years of Physical Therapist experience
• Physical Therapist experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required (AHA, ARC, Military accepted)

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)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM check required within 90 days of start
• HHS/OIG check required within 90 days of start
• 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
• Work history verification for 7 years, with attempts to verify if needed
• Two professional references within 2 years of start (travel/allied/per diem acute care)

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within the last 12 months (not required annually)
• Fit mask test (N95 accepted, no preferred model)
• Negative TB test (PPD, Q Gold, or TSpot) within 1 year or chest X-ray within 5 years if positive PPD
• Annual TB questionnaire required for all candidates
• Immunizations or titers required:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• Seasonal flu vaccination or facility-specific declination form required during flu season
• COVID vaccination or facility-specific declination required
• 9-panel drug screen within 12 months (instant acceptable)

Additional Requirements

• Proof of current auto insurance required (due to driving responsibilities)
• Signed acknowledgment of Orientation Safety Manual (updated annually)
• Completion of Acceptable Use Policy prior to start
• Facility-specific forms for flu and COVID declinations if applicable

Notes

• This position does not require on-call duties.
• Candidates must be flexible with travel territory within the specified radius.
• Timely and accurate documentation is critical for this role.