Travel Physical Therapist – Home Health
Sarasota, FL
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist for a home health assignment requiring at least 1 year of home health experience and a valid FL or compact PT license.

Responsibilities

• Home health setting covering Sarasota and Charlotte County
• Patient population includes med/surg, cardiac, ortho (hips, knees, shoulders), post-surgical, COPD, CHF, pneumonia, CVA, falls, weakness, Parkinson's, failure to thrive, respiratory, neuro, trach, trauma, amputation, and ADL needs
• Home skilled visits consist of 6-8 visits per day with a minimum of 6 points per day; caseload may increase at manager discretion
• Work schedule is day shift, Monday through Friday from 8:00 to 17:00
• 1-2 weekend rotations per contract are required
• Self-scheduling of visits and hours based on office needs
• Use of BayCare Forms, BayCare Scheduling, Ace Timesheet, and Cerner (preferred) charting
• Travelers may float within the hospital or to affiliated hospitals as required
• Responsibilities include evaluating and treating a diverse adult patient population in the home setting
• Patient assessments focus on safety, injury prevention, and developing individualized exercise and recovery plans
• All scheduling is managed by the therapist in collaboration with the office
• Laptop, MiFi for internet, and portable printers are provided
• Must pass a pre-employment EKG exam with up to 3 attempts
• Pre-start and annual modules must be completed as part of onboarding and continuing compliance
• Any solid color scrubs may be worn
• Return travelers must have completed a BayCare contract within the last year and meet specialty-specific rules
• Travelers must live at least 100 miles from the facility to qualify for this role
• Smoking is not allowed within the facility or on its grounds

Requirements

• Current FL or compact state PT license required if applicable
• Minimum 1 year of recent home health physical therapy experience required
• BLS certification required
• Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle required to make home visits
• COVID-19 vaccination required or valid exemption form must be on file
• Flu vaccination required or declination with mandatory mask use
• Assessment, cardiopulmonary/circulatory, documentation, and billing skills required
• Proficiency operating equipment such as gait belt, rolling walker, sit-to-stand lift, sliding boards, soft/hard collars, supplemental O2, upper extremity prosthetics, and wheelchair assessment
• Knowledge of ortho, neuro, home exercise programs, medication management, patient/family education, and abuse prevention
• OASIS training preferred
• Cerner documentation system experience preferred

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts