Physical Therapist, Home Health
$65.00 - $75.00 hourly
- Haven Healthcare Staffing
- Salem, OR, United States
- Jan 21, 2026
Job Description
*Position Overview: *
*Pay: $60+Travel Stipend (non-taxable)\**
Our *Home Health client* is seeking a *compassionate and dedicated Physical Therapist* for a *contract assignment* providing in-home physical therapy services. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients’ lives while enjoying the flexibility of a contract position, with *potential for extension and/or direct hire* based on performance and client needs.
As a Home Health Physical Therapist, you will deliver high-quality, personalized care to patients in their homes, supporting recovery, mobility, and independence. You will collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary care team to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care.
*Key Responsibilities*
*Patient Evaluation*
* Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients’ physical abilities, strengths, and functional limitations.
*Treatment Planning*
* Develop individualized treatment plans based on evaluations, medical history, and physician orders.
*Therapy Implementation*
* Provide skilled physical therapy interventions including therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, and modalities to improve strength, balance, mobility, and overall function.
*Patient & Family Education*
* Educate patients and caregivers on exercises, body mechanics, and strategies to enhance safety and independence.
*Progress Monitoring*
* Monitor patient response to treatment and adjust plans of care as clinically appropriate.
*Collaboration*
* Communicate and collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team.
*Documentation & Compliance*
* Complete accurate, timely documentation in accordance with agency, state, and federal guidelines.
* Ensure all services meet legal, ethical, and regulatory standards.
*Discharge Planning*
* Participate in discharge planning, including functional reassessment and recommendations for continued care or community resources.
*QualificationsEducation*
* Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from an accredited program.
*Licensure*
* Active, unrestricted Physical Therapist license in *Washington State*.
*Experience*
* 1–2 years of experience as a Physical Therapist.
* Home Health or Skilled Nursing Facility experience required.
* Home Care Home Base experience preferred
*Skills & Competencies*
* Strong clinical knowledge and evidence-based practice skills.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
* Ability to work independently and manage a home-based caseload.
* Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
* Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care.
*Certifications*
* Current CPR/BLS certification.
* Experience or certification in geriatrics and/or care of vulnerable populations preferred.
*Physical Requirements*
* Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and assist with patient transfers.
* Ability to bend, kneel, and perform physical tasks throughout the workday.
* Ability to travel to patient homes within the designated service area.
_*\*Travel stipends are typically non-taxable as long as IRS requirements are met, including maintaining a tax home and the assignment remaining temporary (<12 months). Final tax treatment is determined by the employer of record and the clinician’s individual tax situation.\**_
*About Haven Healthcare Staffing*
Haven Healthcare Staffing specializes in connecting exceptional healthcare professionals with meaningful opportunities across post-acute, home-based, and community care settings. Our mission is to bridge gaps in healthcare quality, accessibility, and equity through thoughtful, relationship-driven staffing solutions.
For more information, visit *www.havenhealthcarestaffing.com*.
Haven Healthcare Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Temporary
Pay: $65.00 - $75.00 per hour
Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Flexible schedule
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Experience:
* Home Health or Skilled Nursing Facility: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
* Physical Therapy License in Oregon? (Required)
Ability to Commute:
* Salem, OR 97302 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
* Salem, OR 97302: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
*Pay: $60+Travel Stipend (non-taxable)\**
Our *Home Health client* is seeking a *compassionate and dedicated Physical Therapist* for a *contract assignment* providing in-home physical therapy services. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients’ lives while enjoying the flexibility of a contract position, with *potential for extension and/or direct hire* based on performance and client needs.
As a Home Health Physical Therapist, you will deliver high-quality, personalized care to patients in their homes, supporting recovery, mobility, and independence. You will collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary care team to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care.
*Key Responsibilities*
*Patient Evaluation*
* Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients’ physical abilities, strengths, and functional limitations.
*Treatment Planning*
* Develop individualized treatment plans based on evaluations, medical history, and physician orders.
*Therapy Implementation*
* Provide skilled physical therapy interventions including therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, and modalities to improve strength, balance, mobility, and overall function.
*Patient & Family Education*
* Educate patients and caregivers on exercises, body mechanics, and strategies to enhance safety and independence.
*Progress Monitoring*
* Monitor patient response to treatment and adjust plans of care as clinically appropriate.
*Collaboration*
* Communicate and collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team.
*Documentation & Compliance*
* Complete accurate, timely documentation in accordance with agency, state, and federal guidelines.
* Ensure all services meet legal, ethical, and regulatory standards.
*Discharge Planning*
* Participate in discharge planning, including functional reassessment and recommendations for continued care or community resources.
*QualificationsEducation*
* Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from an accredited program.
*Licensure*
* Active, unrestricted Physical Therapist license in *Washington State*.
*Experience*
* 1–2 years of experience as a Physical Therapist.
* Home Health or Skilled Nursing Facility experience required.
* Home Care Home Base experience preferred
*Skills & Competencies*
* Strong clinical knowledge and evidence-based practice skills.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
* Ability to work independently and manage a home-based caseload.
* Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
* Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care.
*Certifications*
* Current CPR/BLS certification.
* Experience or certification in geriatrics and/or care of vulnerable populations preferred.
*Physical Requirements*
* Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and assist with patient transfers.
* Ability to bend, kneel, and perform physical tasks throughout the workday.
* Ability to travel to patient homes within the designated service area.
_*\*Travel stipends are typically non-taxable as long as IRS requirements are met, including maintaining a tax home and the assignment remaining temporary (<12 months). Final tax treatment is determined by the employer of record and the clinician’s individual tax situation.\**_
*About Haven Healthcare Staffing*
Haven Healthcare Staffing specializes in connecting exceptional healthcare professionals with meaningful opportunities across post-acute, home-based, and community care settings. Our mission is to bridge gaps in healthcare quality, accessibility, and equity through thoughtful, relationship-driven staffing solutions.
For more information, visit *www.havenhealthcarestaffing.com*.
Haven Healthcare Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Temporary
Pay: $65.00 - $75.00 per hour
Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Flexible schedule
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Experience:
* Home Health or Skilled Nursing Facility: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
* Physical Therapy License in Oregon? (Required)
Ability to Commute:
* Salem, OR 97302 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
* Salem, OR 97302: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
About Haven Healthcare Staffing