Home Health Physical Therapist
Douglas, GA
Jackson Therapy Partners
5x8 hrs

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others? Join as a traveling Physical Therapist where you’ll help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while experiencing life in a new location. Apply now and we’ll connect you with a recruiter who'll reach out with more details.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program approved by the APTA.
• Current, unencumbered Georgia Physical Therapy license is required to start the assignment.
• Current BLS/CPR certification from AHA or ARC is required.
• Home health experience preferred. Client prefers clinicians with prior home health caseload management and in-home evaluation experience.
• Experience with HomeCare HomeBase and OASIS EMR systems preferred.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and agency-required liability insurance for travel between patient homes.
• Ability to perform patient evaluations, develop and update plans of care, and supervise/coordinate care with PTAs and home health aides as assigned.
• Familiarity with state-specific home health therapy regulations and documentation requirements is preferred.

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Home Health.
• Shift Name: Evenings.
• Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
• Territories Covered: Coffee County, Bacon County, Atkinson County.
• Travel Expectations: Approximately 30–40 miles per day driving to patient homes.
• Productivity Expectations: 25–30 units per week.
• EMR Systems: HomeCare HomeBase, OASIS.
• On-Call Requirement: None.

Location Highlights

Douglas, GA offers a mix of small-town and outdoor lifestyle options close to regional attractions. The city is within a short drive of General Coffee State Park, which is about 10–15 minutes away and offers hiking trails, primitive campsites, and the George L. Smith State Park mill pond viewpoint. Downtown Douglas features the historic Jackson Street district with local dining and arts venues within walking distance of community parks. Recreational options include nearby Tebeau Creek boat ramps and fishing access on the Satilla River approximately 20–30 minutes from town, supporting a coastal-adjacent lifestyle for anglers and kayakers. Savannah is about 1.5 to 2 hours east, providing urban cultural attractions and regional airport access for weekend travel.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your time and professionalism. Benefits include medical coverage options, 401k matching, 24/7 recruiter support, referral bonuses, housing assistance options, and travel and license reimbursement where applicable.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Join as a travel PT and get the flexibility, stability, and growth you deserve. Enjoy full-time pay, benefits, and relocation assistance in travel contracts that let you explore different locations while maintaining job security in diverse settings nationwide. Choose from career options including direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts using an AI-enhanced career app designed for therapy professionals.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.