Physical Therapist - Home Health
Sacramento, CA
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jan 4, 2027
• Length: 21 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist for a PACE Home Health program, requiring a CA PT license and 2+ years of experience in a senior population setting.

Details

• PACE program combining outpatient and home health services for a senior population
• Day shift schedule, 5x8-hour shifts from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
• Uses electronic charting system (any system experience accepted)
• Provides clinical supervision of assistants, aides, and serves as clinical instructor for students

Requirements

• Current CA PT license required (license required if applicable)
• BLS certification required
• Valid driver's license and car insurance required
• Minimum 2 years of recent PT experience, preferably in geriatrics and outpatient/home health settings
• LTAC experience preferred
• Strong assessment, documentation, and patient education skills required
• Experience with adaptive devices, gait training, and therapeutic modalities such as E-stim, ultrasound, and TENS preferred
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work within an interdisciplinary team

Additional Information

• Responsible for assessing, planning, and implementing rehabilitative programs to improve mobility, strength, and function
• Works with senior patients addressing orthopedic, neurologic, cardiopulmonary, and cognitive conditions
• Provides home exercise programs, patient and family education, and safety/injury prevention guidance
• Maintains compliance with all applicable regulations and facility policies to ensure patient safety and privacy
• Accepts local candidates within a 50-mile radius at local rate
• Maximum of 7 days RTO per contract, with only 1 holiday request allowed per contract
• Returning travelers must have a 1-year separation before reapplying
• Open to first-time travelers