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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 20 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist for a Home Health assignment requiring 1+ year of home health experience and BLS certification.

Details

• Home Health setting providing skilled visits for Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and commercial insurance patients
• Day shift schedule, 5x8 hours, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• 6-8 home skilled visits per day (minimum 6 points daily)
• 1-2 weekends required per contract
• 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, trachs, trauma, AKA/BKA, and ADL needs
• Uses BayCare Forms, BayCare Scheduling, and Ace Timesheet documentation system
• Laptop, MiFi, and portable printer provided for documentation and internet access

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience required, with home health experience required
• BLS certification required
• State license required if applicable
• Must possess a valid driver's license and personal vehicle for home visits
• OASIS training preferred
• Experience with equipment including gait belt, rolling walker, sit-to-stand lift, sliding boards, soft/hard collars, standard walker, supplemental oxygen, upper extremity prosthetics, and wheelchair assessment
• Skills required in assessment, documentation, home exercise programs, patient/family education, and billing
• Experience with ortho and neuro patient populations required
• Must be able to identify signs and symptoms of physical, sexual, and psychological abuse
• Knowledge of safety and injury prevention practices required

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include evaluation, treatment planning, and documentation of home health patients across diverse diagnoses
• Must wear solid color scrubs
• Must be COVID vaccinated or have exemption on file
• Must have flu shot or declination form; mandatory mask wearing required at all times while at work if declined
• Cerner experience preferred but not required
• Former BayCare employees must wait at least 12 months before returning as a traveler
• Accepts local candidates at the same rate
• No RTO permitted during travel contracts