Physical Therapist - Home Health
Albuquerque, NM
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapist for a 13-week assignment in the Albuquerque, NM area, requiring an active PT license and CPR certification.

Details

• Home health setting serving patients within a 45-mile radius of Albuquerque, including Tijeras, Rio Rancho, Bernalillo, Bosque Farms, Los Lunas, and Belen
• Schedule is Monday through Friday
• 13-week assignment with a quick start
• 30 guaranteed hours per week

Requirements

• Active PT license in the state of practice required (license required if applicable)
• Graduate of an accredited physical therapist program approved by CAPTE, APTA, or CAHEA
• Two years of clinical experience preferred; home health experience a plus but not required
• Current CPR certification required
• Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and auto insurance required for home visits
• Basic computer proficiency with willingness to learn EMR and OASIS documentation systems

Additional Information

• Conduct initial evaluations, progress notes, 30-day reassessments, and 60-day recertifications in accordance with Medicare, state, and agency standards
• Develop, implement, and update individualized plans of care aligned with physician orders and patient needs
• Deliver skilled interventions and maintenance therapy programs within state-defined scope of practice
• Directly supervise Physical Therapist Assistants and Home Health Aides in compliance with state practice acts
• Consult with physicians and interdisciplinary team members regarding treatment adjustments and patient progress
• Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs, mobility, and adaptive strategies
• Prepare and submit OASIS assessments, recertifications, transfers, resumptions of care, and discharges within agency-defined timeframes
• Apply ICD-10 coding for accurate and compliant documentation
• Present periodic in-service programs to agency staff and contribute to staff education initiatives
• Participate in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities
• Work independently with minimal daily oversight in patients' homes and community settings
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA and Medicare/Medicaid Conditions of Participation
• Mileage is not reimbursed separately, as rates are all-inclusive