Home Health Physical Therapist
Walla Walla, Washington
Providence at Home with Compassus Home Health in Walla Walla

Physical Therapist - Home Health (Travel/Contract)

Location: Walla Walla, Washington
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Schedule: Monday to Friday, Day shift (8:00 AM - 5:30 PM), no weekends
• Hours: 40 hours per week, guaranteed 30 patient visits weekly
• Patient Load: Approximately 5-7 patients per day (to be confirmed during interview)
• Caseload: Geriatric patients
• Territory: Up to a 60-mile radius covering parts of Walla Walla, Columbia, and Umatilla counties
• Dress Code: Scrubs of any color; jeans are not allowed
• Technology Provided: iPad provided; cell phone use not allowed during work
• Mileage: Reimbursed at IRS standard rate
• Documentation: All charting must be completed by 9 AM the following morning
• Communication: Timely documentation and communication required

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in Washington
• Minimum 1 year of Physical Therapist experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Experience with Homecare Homebase (HCHB) EMR
• Experience with OASIS documentation

Compliance & Background Requirements

• Background checks must be current within 90 days and include:

  • SSN Trace
  • County searches for last 7 years of residence/work/school
  • FACIS Level 1M
  • Nationwide Sex Offender Registry
  • Motor Vehicle Records (MVR)
  • Education Verification
  • Work History Verification (7 years)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks 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 must include full 7 years of work history with no gaps

Health & Safety Requirements

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

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

Additional Requirements

• Signed Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement (updated annually)
• Proof of current auto insurance required due to driving responsibilities
• Completion of facility-specific Acceptable Use Policy prior to start
• Two professional references within 2 years of start required

Notes

• Scrubs only; no jeans allowed
• Cell phone use prohibited during work hours
• iPad provided for documentation and communication
• Mileage reimbursed at IRS standard rate
• Timely and accurate documentation is critical for compliance and patient care