Travel Physical Therapist - Home Health

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Apr 5, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapist for a 13-week travel contract covering multiple counties in South Carolina, requiring at least 1 year of experience and a valid PT license.

Details

• Home health setting serving patients across Clarendon, Sumter, Lee, Darlington, and Florence counties in South Carolina
• Shift hours are 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Minimum expectation of 20 in-home patient care units per week
• Position is unit-based; visit types include routine PT visits, start of care, evaluations, reassessments, supervisory visits, OASIS discharge, recertification, and resumption visits
• Mileage reimbursement is provided starting from the closest branch location or first patient's home

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of physical therapy experience required
• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program required
• Current PT license required; license required if applicable
• BLS certification required (AHA only)
• Must possess a valid driver's license and reliable personal vehicle for travel to patient homes
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required
• Must be knowledgeable of state therapy laws and home health regulatory requirements, including CMS Conditions of Participation and JCAHO standards
• Ability to perform moderate physical activity including frequent walking, standing, bending, and lifting up to 50 lbs
• Full range of motion and ability to perform strenuous movements during patient care required
• Must be proficient with computer use and standard office equipment
• Strong organizational, critical thinking, and independent judgment skills required

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include providing PT services per physician orders across in-home settings, including evaluations, treatments, reassessments, and OASIS documentation
• Works closely with a Team Clinical Manager and collaborates with patients, family members, agency personnel, and physicians
• Must be familiar with growth and development principles across the lifespan and able to assess age-specific patient needs
• Orientation is limited to no more than 2 weeks
• RTO is limited; requests should not exceed 2 consecutive days
• Candidates must be able to work independently and manage their own schedule in a largely autonomous, field-based environment
• Travel to rural and isolated areas is expected; safety awareness in varied home environments is essential
• Department dress code applies; a neat and professional appearance is required
• First-time travelers will be considered for this position