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

Job Opportunity: Physical Therapist - Home Health

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

Job Summary

Seeking a Physical Therapist for a home health travel contract position. The role involves providing therapy services primarily to geriatric patients within a 60-mile radius of the office hub. This position requires flexibility with travel territory and timely documentation.

Key Details

• Specialty: Physical Therapy (Home Health)
• Average Patients per Day: 5-7 (to be confirmed during interview)
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week
• Types of Cases: Geriatric
• On-call Requirement: Yes, every 6th weekend
• First Timers: Not accepted (prior travel experience required)
• Locals Accepted: No
• Dress Code: Scrubs (any color), no jeans
• Technology Provided: iPad provided; cell phone use not allowed
• Mileage: Reimbursed at IRS standard rate

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in Washington
• Minimum 1 year of recent Physical Therapist experience within the last year
• Completion of at least one travel assignment
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Experience with OASIS documentation

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Background checks including SSN trace, county searches, nationwide sex offender, motor vehicle records, education and work history verification (within 90 days of start, updated annually)
• 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
• Verification of highest degree related to profession
• Drug screening (9 panel) within last 12 months
• Physical exam within last 12 months
• Fit mask test (N95 accepted)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within last year (or TB questionnaire if applicable)
• Immunizations or titers for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• 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 due to driving responsibilities

Work Environment

• Home health setting with travel within a 60-mile radius
• Scrubs dress code, no jeans allowed
• Use of provided iPad for documentation
• On-call every 6th weekend

This position is ideal for experienced Physical Therapists with prior travel contract experience who are comfortable working independently in a home health environment and managing a flexible travel territory.