Physical Therapist Home Health
Paducah, KY
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist for a Home Health position requiring OASIS and HCHB experience along with at least 1 year of recent PT experience.

Details

• Home Health setting serving a geriatric patient population
• Territory covers Mayfield, Wickfield, Salem, Benton, Arlington, and areas near Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley, up to a 60-mile radius from the office hub
• Day shift schedule, 5x8-hour shifts from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Average caseload of 5-7 patients per day
• No on-call requirement, though an on-call rotation may be discussed during interview
• Uses HCHB EMR system

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of recent Physical Therapy experience required
• OASIS experience required for staff completing Start of Care (SOC) assessments
• BLS certification required
• License required if applicable
• Active driver's license and personal transportation required
• Timely communication and documentation required
• Experience with geriatric patient population preferred

Additional Information

• Main responsibilities include home exercise program development and patient/family education
• Monday orientation required, including completion of billable modules
• Hospice/Home Health checklist completion is mandatory
• Scrubs required in any color; no jeans permitted
• iPad provided; personal cell phone use not required
• Mileage reimbursed at the IRS standard rate
• Local candidates accepted at the travel rate
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this role
• Former permanent employees must be separated for a minimum of 6 months and approved by HR before returning as a traveler
• Travel pairs accepted, with each traveler assigned to their own territory and required to have their own transportation
• Requested time off (RTO) must be submitted at the time of application