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

Physical Therapist - Home Health (Travel/Contract)

Location: Walla Walla, Washington
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Schedule: Monday to Friday, Day shift (8:00 AM - 5:30 PM)
• Hours: 40 hours per week, guaranteed 30 patient visits weekly
• Average Patients per Day: 5-7
• Patient Population: Geriatric cases
• Territory: Up to 60-mile radius covering parts of Walla Walla, Columbia, and Umatilla counties
• Documentation: All charting must be completed by 9:00 AM the following morning
• Dress Code: Scrubs (any color), no jeans
• Equipment Provided: iPad
• Cell Phone Use: Not allowed during work
• Mileage Reimbursement: At IRS standard rate

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
• Experience with Homecare Homebase (HCHB) EMR 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 (MVR)
  • Education and work history verification
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 90 days
• Fingerprinting required if candidate has 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
• Nursys verification as applicable

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within the last 12 months (not required annually)
• Fit test for N95 mask (no preferred model)
• 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 proof of immunity for:

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

Additional Requirements

• Proof of current auto insurance required due to driving responsibilities
• Signed orientation safety manual acknowledgment (updated annually)
• Completion of facility-specific acceptable use policy prior to start
• Two professional references within 2 years of start (travel/allied/per diem acute care)
• Full 7 years of work history documented with no gaps in employment application
• Annual skills checklist and competency exams as applicable

Notes

• This position does not allow first-time travel therapists; prior travel experience is mandatory.
• Mileage reimbursement and travel pay rate apply to local candidates.
• Strict adherence to documentation deadlines and communication protocols is required.