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

Job Opportunity: Home Health Occupational Therapist

Location: Walla Walla, Washington
Facility: Compassus Providence Walla Walla Home Health
Hospital System: Allfaith Homecare
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation (Occupational Therapy)
• Start Date: ASAP (Compliance process takes about 3 weeks)
• Shift: 8-hour day shifts
• Patient Ratio: 1:1 (May visit up to 6 patients per day)
• Typical Caseload: 4-5 geriatric patients per day
• Weekend Requirement: None
• On-Call Requirement: None
• Locals Accepted: Yes
• Transportation: Must have own transportation
• Travel Radius: Up to 100 miles occasionally, with client grouping to minimize drive time
• Documentation: Timely communication and documentation required; tools provided

Experience & Licensing Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of recent skilled Occupational Therapy experience within the last 3 years
• Inpatient experience not accepted
• Must hold a valid Washington state OT license or compact license
• BCLS certification required

Compliance & Certification Requirements

• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • HIPAA Safety Manual Acknowledgement (annual)
  • State License Verification (within 90 days of start and upon expiration)
  • NURSYS Verification (if applicable)
• Competency Exams: Medication/Pharmacology and general competency exams as applicable
• Background Checks & History:

  • Background check within 90 days of start, updated annually
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM checks within 90 days of start
  • Employment application with full 7 years of work history, no gaps
  • Work history verification (7 years)
  • Education verification of highest degree related to profession
  • Professional references (2 for travel/allied/per diem acute care; 1 for per diem non-acute care)
  • State-specific criminal history and abuse registry checks as applicable
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam within last 12 months
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within required timeframes
  • Annual TB questionnaire (required for all candidates)
  • Immunizations or titers for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
  • Drug testing (9 panel) within last 12 months
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or declination (2024-25)
  • COVID-19 vaccination or medical/religious exemption (dose 1, fully vaccinated, booster)

Additional Notes

• The system groups clients to minimize windshield time and maximize productivity
• Documentation tools will be provided and must be returned at contract end
• Fingerprinting requirements apply for candidates who have not lived in Washington for the past 3 years (completed on-site)

This position is ideal for Occupational Therapists with recent home health experience looking for a travel contract in Washington state with no weekend or on-call requirements.