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

Job Opportunity: Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Home Health

Location

• Walla Walla, Washington

Employment Type

• Travel / Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• Day shift, Monday to Friday
• 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (5x8 hours)
• 40 hours per week

Job Description

• Specialty: Home Health Therapy/Rehabilitation
• Average caseload: 5-7 patients per day (geriatric cases)
• Territory: Up to a 60-mile radius from the office/hub; flexibility with territory expected
• Productivity: 30 points weekly required
• Documentation and communication must be timely
• Dress code: Scrubs (any color), no jeans
• iPad provided for work; cell phone use not allowed during work
• Mileage reimbursed at IRS standard rate
• On-call: No
• First-time travel therapists not accepted
• Locals accepted at travel rate

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapy Assistant license in Washington
• Minimum 1 year of recent Physical Therapy Assistant experience, including experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Background and Compliance 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/Driver’s Record
  • Education verification (highest degree related to profession)
  • Employment 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 Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within the last 12 months (physician statement)
• Fit mask test (N95 accepted)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (or TB questionnaire if positive TB history)
• Immunizations or titers for:

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

Additional Requirements

• Proof of current auto insurance required (due to driving responsibilities)
• 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

This position is ideal for experienced PTAs with home health expertise who are comfortable working independently within a flexible travel territory and meeting productivity and documentation standards.