Home Health Physical Therapist
Portland, Oregon
Providence Portland Home Health East

Job Opportunity: Home Health Physical Therapist

Location: Portland, Oregon
Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation (Physical Therapy)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Start Date: December 1, 2025
• Shift: 8-hour day shifts (No 4x10 or 3x12 shifts available)
• Patient Ratio: 1:1 (May visit up to 6 patients per day; 30 productivity points standard)
• Experience Required: Minimum 1 year of skilled home health experience
• First-Time Travelers: Accepted
• Weekend Work: Not required
• Certifications Required: BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support)
• On-Call: Not required
• Floating: Not required
• Block Scheduling: Not accommodated
• Locals Accepted: Yes, within 50-75 mile radius
• Pending License: Accepted
• Transportation: Traveler must have their own transportation
• Travel Radius: Up to approximately 60 miles per day (60-90 minutes total drive time)
• Documentation System: EPIC Remote Client (laptop), Rover (phone app), and OASIS documentation required
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off up to one shift every two weeks

Required Experience

• Specialty Experience: At least 1 year of skilled home health experience (highest requirement found)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required

Certifications & Licenses

• Basic Life Support (BLS): Required
• Other Certifications: ACLS, PALS, NRP, Chemotherapy, EFM, IV Certification, MAB, NIH Stroke, CPI may be required depending on UD (User Data) or clinical track but not specifically required for this role
• State Licensure: Must be licensed to work in Oregon; if working in border units, licensure for both Oregon and Washington may be required
• Pending License: Accepted

Compliance & Background Requirements

• Background check within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Various state-specific background checks and registries as applicable (e.g., Oregon Abuse/Neglect, Washington WATCH, OBRA Registry for CNAs)
• Drug screening: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • TDAP (within 10 years or declination)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination (required during flu season)
  • COVID vaccine or declination
• Fit mask test required for travel candidates (updated annually)
• Respiratory safety clearance required annually for travel candidates

Training & Competency Requirements

• Completion of Providence Health and Services WorkRamp modules prior to start, including:

  • Core regulatory modules (annual)
  • Specialty-specific modules for home health and therapy/rehabilitation roles
  • Epic training modules (completion required within a week of orientation)
• Competency exams and medication/pharmacology tests as applicable
• Skills checklists updated annually as applicable

Additional Notes

• Attire: Business casual preferred; scrubs allowed but no specific color required; no jeans
• Parking: Free
• Mileage reimbursement: IRS standard
• Traveler expected to minimize windshield time; system groups clients to reduce travel time
• References: Minimum 2 supervisor references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within the last 3 years
• Employment application required with at least 5 years of employment history

This position is ideal for a Physical Therapist with home health experience looking for a travel contract in the Portland, OR area with a structured day shift schedule and no weekend or on-call requirements.