Travel Home Health Physical Therapist
Lincolnton, NC
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: May 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist with a minimum of 1 year of home health experience for a 13-week home health assignment in the Lincoln, NC area.

Details

• Home health setting serving patients across multiple communities including Lincolnton, Belmont, Denver, Mount Holly, Cramerton, and surrounding areas
• Typical caseload is 6 patient visits per day, with an average driving distance of 60–80 miles per day
• Patient population includes chronic disease management and orthopedic/post-surgical cases
• Day shift schedule, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, 40 hours per week
• No weekend rotation, no on-call, and no major holiday coverage required
• Uses HCHB (Homecare Homebase) as primary documentation platform; Epic Rover available for view-only access; Focura used for uploading discharge instructions and wound photos
• A company cell phone (Samsung Note 9) is provided for documentation and patient/provider communication
• Mileage is reimbursed weekly; no personal company vehicle provided

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of home health PT experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
• Active NC State PT license required; license required if applicable
• Current BLS certification required
• Valid Driver's License and proof of auto insurance required
• Experience with HCHB (Homecare Homebase) required
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the past year, from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
• Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the home unit to be eligible; local candidates are not accepted

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include patient evaluation, reassessment, discharge planning, and supervision of PTAs
• Therapists schedule patient visits the day prior to the planned visit
• Required visit equivalent (VE) minimum is 30 per week; cancelled appointments do not count toward VE totals
• 5-day facility orientation provided, including new employee orientation (NEO)
• Supported by departmental leadership including a Clinical Manager, Clinical Supervisor, Scheduler, and a collaborative clinical team
• Grey scrubs required
• Free parking on-site
• A manager interview is required as part of the selection process
• First-time travelers will be considered if they have seasoned home health experience
• Candidates who have worked a permanent position at an affiliated facility must have been separated for at least 1 year before being considered
• Time off requests require manager approval