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

Occupational Therapist - Home Health (Travel/Contract)

Location: Walla Walla, Washington
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Schedule: Monday to Friday, Day shift (8:00 AM - 5:30 PM), no weekends
• Guaranteed 40 hours per week with approximately 30 patient visits weekly
• Average caseload: 5-7 patients per day (geriatric population)
• Territory coverage: up to 60-mile radius including parts of Walla Walla, Columbia, and Umatilla counties
• Documentation: All charting must be completed by 9:00 AM the following morning
• Dress code: Scrubs of any color; jeans are not allowed
• Device provided: iPad
• Cell phone use: Not permitted during work
• Mileage reimbursed at IRS standard rate

Required Qualifications

• Valid Occupational Therapist license in Washington
• Minimum 1 year of Occupational Therapy experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Experience with Homecare Homebase (HCHB) electronic medical records

Compliance and Background Requirements

• Background checks within 90 days of start, including:

  • SSN Trace
  • County searches for last 7 years
  • FACIS Level 1
  • Nationwide Sex Offender Registry
  • Motor Vehicle Records/Driver’s Record
  • Education verification (highest degree related to profession)
• 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
• Employment application with full 7 years of work history, no gaps
• Work history verification for 7 years, with attempts documented if unverifiable
• Two professional references within 2 years of start

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within the last 12 months (not required annually)
• Fit mask test (N95 accepted)
• 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
• Immunizations or titers for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start (instant acceptable)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or facility-specific declination form required for flu season 2025-26
• COVID vaccination or facility-specific declination required

Additional Facility-Specific Requirements

• Proof of current auto insurance required due to driving responsibilities
• Completion of Acceptable Use Policy prior to start
• Agency background attestation required before onboarding
• Compliance liaison will manage background attestation and documentation submission

This position is ideal for experienced Occupational Therapists with home health expertise who are comfortable working in a travel contract role within a defined multi-county territory in Washington state.