Home Health Physical Therapist
Lakeland, FL
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist for Home Health with at least one year of experience and current BLS and state license.

Responsibilities

• Position is based in a skilled home health setting serving Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and commercial insurance patients
• Patients include med/surg, cardiac, orthopedic (hips, knees, shoulders), post-surgical, COPD, CHF, pneumonia, CVA, falls, weakness, Parkinson's, respiratory, neuro, trach, trauma, amputations, and ADLs
• Home visits required in the Davenport, Haines City, Lake Wales, and Winterhaven areas
• Typical caseload is 6-8 skilled home visits per day, with a minimum of 6 points per day, subject to adjustment by management
• Day shift schedule from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with self-scheduling based on office needs
• Required to work 1-2 weekends per contract
• Laptop, MiFi for internet, and portable printers provided for remote documentation and patient management
• Documentation and scheduling managed using BayCare Forms, BayCare Scheduling, and Ace Timesheet systems
• Responsibilities include assessment, care planning, therapeutic interventions, education, and equipment evaluation in a home environment
• Duties include coordinating and documenting care, implementing home exercise programs, and instructing patients and families
• Team-based support with access to remote technology and equipment
• Solid color scrubs required for dress code
• First-time travelers will be considered
• Visits and work hours are self-scheduled for flexibility

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year recent home health physical therapy experience required
• Current state PT license required if applicable
• Valid driver’s license and reliable car for travel to patient homes
• Current BLS certification required
• OASIS training preferred
• Must be COVID vaccinated or provide approved exemption documentation
• Must have flu vaccination or submit declination with mandatory mask usage
• Experience with assessment, documentation, billing, equipment including gait belts, rolling walkers, sit-to-stand lifts, wheelchairs, mobility aids, and upper extremity prosthetics
• Competence in patient and family education, medication oversight, safety, and prevention of injury and abuse

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