Home Health Physical Therapist
Lacey, Washington
Compassus Providence Lacey Home Health

Physical Therapist - Home Health

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

Job Details

• Specialty: Physical Therapy (Home Health)
• Shift: Day shift, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (5x8 hours)
• Hours: 40 hours per week, guaranteed
• Average Patients per Day: 5-7 (to confirm during interview)
• Patient Population: Geriatric cases
• Territory: Mossyrock & Morton area (flexibility with territory expected)
• Dress Code: Scrubs of any color; jeans not allowed
• Device Provided: iPad (cell phone use not allowed)
• Mileage Reimbursement: Yes, at IRS standard rate
• On-call: Yes, every 6th weekend
• Locals: Not accepted
• Timely documentation and communication required

Required Qualifications

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

Compliance & 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, Education Verification, Work History Verification (7 years)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks 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
• Education verification of highest degree related to profession
• Signed Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement (updated annually)
• Agency Background Attestation required prior to start
• Proof of current auto insurance required (due to driving responsibilities)

Health & Immunization 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 positive PPD
• Annual TB Questionnaire required (especially for positive TB tests)
• Immunizations or positive titers for:

  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (2 vaccines or booster/declination; candidates born before 1957 exempt)
  • Hepatitis B (series, titer, booster, or declination)
  • Varicella (series, titer, booster, or declination)
• 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

• 2 professional references within 2 years for travel/allied/per diem acute care roles
• Full 7 years of work history documented with no gaps in employment application
• Annual skills checklist and competency exams as applicable
• Must complete facility-specific Acceptable Use Policy prior to start

This position requires a reliable, experienced Physical Therapist with prior travel experience, strong documentation skills, and flexibility in geographic coverage within the specified territory.