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

Job Opportunity: Physical Therapist - Home Health

Location: Everett, Washington
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Specialty: Home Health Physical Therapy
• Average Patients per Day: 5-7 (to be confirmed during interview)
• Types of Cases: Geriatric
• On-Call: No
• First Time Travelers: Not accepted
• Territory: Up to a 60-mile radius from the office
• Locals accepted at travel rate
• Dress Code: Scrubs (any color), no jeans
• Documentation and communication must be timely
• iPad provided for work; cell phone use not allowed during work
• Mileage reimbursed at IRS standard rate
• Flexibility with territory expected

Required Qualifications

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

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Background checks within 90 days of start, including:

  • SSN Trace
  • County searches (last 7 years)
  • Nationwide sex offender check
  • Motor Vehicle Records/Driver’s Record
  • Education verification
  • Work history verification (7 years)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM check required within 90 days of start
• HHS/OIG check required within 90 days of start
• Fingerprinting required for candidates who have not lived in Washington for the past 3 years (completed on-site)
• State-specific criminal history and employability status checks as applicable
• Physical exam within last 12 months (not required annually)
• Fit mask test (N95 accepted)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start (with exceptions for positive TB history)
• Annual TB questionnaire required
• Immunizations or titers required for:

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

Additional Requirements

• 2 professional references within 2 years of start (travel, allied, per diem acute care)
• Full 7 years of work history documented with no gaps
• Annual skills checklist and competency exams as applicable
• Proof of current auto insurance required if job duties include driving

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not required for this position.
• First-time travelers are not accepted.
• Flexibility with travel territory is expected.

This position is ideal for experienced Physical Therapists with home health expertise seeking a travel contract in Washington state.