Home Health Physical Therapist
Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin
Compassus Home Health

Job Opportunity: Home Health Physical Therapist (PT)

Location: Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin
Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation (Home Health PT)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Experience Required: Minimum 1 year recent experience
• Patient Load: 5-7 patients per day (to be confirmed during interview)
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week
• Types of Cases: Geriatric patients
• First Timers: Accepted
• Certifications Required: BLS (Basic Life Support)
• On-call Requirement: Yes, every 3rd to 4th weekend
• Territory: Up to a 60-mile radius from the hub/office
• Locals Accepted: Yes, at travel rate
• License: Must have license in hand
• Special Requirements:

  • Flexibility with territory expected
  • Timely documentation and communication required
• Dress Code: Scrubs (any color), no jeans
• Technology Provided: iPad provided (cell phone not allowed)
• Mileage: Reimbursed at IRS standard rate

Compliance & Background Requirements

• Background checks required within 90 days of start and updated annually, including:

  • SSN Trace
  • County searches for last 7 years of residence/work/school
  • FACIS Level 1M
  • Nationwide Sex Offender
  • Motor Vehicle Records (MVR)
  • Education Verification
  • Work History Verification
  • State-specific searches as applicable (e.g., Kentucky, Virginia)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 90 days of start
• Fingerprinting required for certain states (e.g., Connecticut, Ohio) with specific instructions and timelines
• Education verification of highest degree related to profession required (not for aides)

Certifications & Competencies

• BLS certification required (AHA, ARC, Military accepted)
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement (updated annually)
• State License verification (primary source) within 90 days of start and upon expiration
• NURSYS verification for applicable professions (RN, LPN/LVN, AP)
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam as applicable
• Competency Exam as applicable to profession/specialty

Facility-Specific & Health Requirements

• Proof of current auto insurance required (for positions involving driving)
• Completion of Acceptable Use Policy and Agency Background Attestation prior to start
• Flu and COVID-19 vaccination or facility-specific declination forms required during flu season
• Physical exam within last 12 months (not required annually)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within required timeframes
• Annual TB questionnaire required
• Immunizations or titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• 9 Panel Drug Screen within last 12 months (instant acceptable)

Employment History & References

• Full 7 years of work history required on application with no gaps
• Work history verification for 7 years required within 90 days of start
• 2 professional references required for travel, allied, per diem acute care roles
• 1 professional reference required for per diem non-acute care roles
• Skills checklist required annually

Additional Notes

• Timely completion of all documentation and compliance items is critical for onboarding and continued employment
• Flexibility and professionalism in communication and documentation are emphasized
• Mileage reimbursement and technology support provided to facilitate work in the field

This position is ideal for a licensed Physical Therapist with home health experience who is comfortable working in a geriatric population, flexible with travel within a 60-mile radius, and able to meet comprehensive compliance and documentation requirements.