Home Health Physical Therapist
Portage, Michigan
Compassus Home Health

Job Opportunity: Physical Therapist - Home Health

Location: Portage, Michigan
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Specialty: Home Health Physical Therapy
• Patient Population: Geriatric
• Average Patients per Day: 5-7 (to be confirmed during interview)
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week
• Territory: Up to a 60-mile radius from the office hub
• On-call Requirement: Yes, every 3rd to 4th weekend
• Dress Code: Scrubs (any color), no jeans
• Documentation: Timely documentation and communication required
• Equipment Provided: iPad provided; cell phone not allowed
• Mileage Reimbursed at IRS standard rate
• Flexibility with territory expected
• Locals accepted at travel rate
• First-time travelers accepted

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year recent experience as a Physical Therapist in Home Health
• Valid Physical Therapist license in hand for Michigan
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required (AHA, ARC, Military accepted)
• Experience with OASIS and HCHB EMR systems required
• Must be able to work on-call weekends as specified

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Comprehensive background checks required within 90 days of start, including but not limited to:

  • SSN Trace
  • County searches for last 7 years
  • FACIS Level 1M
  • Nationwide Sex Offender Registry
  • Motor Vehicle Records
  • Education and Work History Verification
• State-specific background checks as applicable
• Fingerprinting may be required depending on state placement
• Education verification of highest degree related to profession
• Employment history verification covering 7 years with no gaps
• Professional references required (2 for travel/allied/per diem acute care; 1 for per diem non-acute care)

Certifications and Competencies

• BLS certification current and valid
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Signed acknowledgment of Orientation Safety Manual (updated annually)
• State license primary source verification within 90 days of start and upon expiration

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within the last 12 months (not required annually)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within required timeframes
• Annual TB questionnaire required
• Immunizations or titers for:

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

Additional Requirements

• Proof of current auto insurance required due to driving responsibilities
• Compliance with facility-specific policies including Acceptable Use Policy and Flu/COVID statements
• Must adhere to dress code and professional standards

This position offers an opportunity to work in a home health setting with a geriatric patient population, requiring flexibility, strong clinical skills, and compliance with comprehensive credentialing and health requirements.