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 (PT) in Home Health
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Day shift, 5x8 hours)
• Guaranteed 40 hours per week
• Average caseload: 5-7 patients per day (geriatric population)
• On-call required every 6th weekend
• Travel radius: up to 60 miles from the office hub
• Dress code: Scrubs (any color), no jeans
• Documentation and communication must be timely
• iPad provided for work; cell phone use not allowed
• Mileage reimbursed at IRS standard rate
• Flexibility with territory expected
• First-time travel therapists not accepted
• Local candidates not accepted

Required Qualifications

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

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 Record (MVR)
  • Education verification (highest degree related to profession)
  • Work history verification (7 years)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 90 days of start
• 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
• Signed Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement (updated annually)
• Agency Background Attestation required prior to start

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within the last 12 months (physician statement)
• 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 positive titers for:

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

Additional Requirements

• Proof of current auto insurance required (due to driving responsibilities)
• Must provide 2 professional references from travel, allied, or per diem acute care within 2 years of start
• Full 7 years of work history documented with no gaps in employment application
• Annual skills checklist and competency exams as applicable

Notes

• Prior travel experience is required (first-time travelers not accepted)
• Candidate must be flexible with travel territory and on-call schedule
• No cell phone use allowed during work hours; iPad provided for documentation and communication

This position is ideal for experienced Physical Therapists with home health expertise who have prior travel contract experience and are comfortable working independently within a defined geographic territory.