Travel Home Health Physical Therapist
Knoxville, TN
Supplemental Health Care
5x8 hrs
Referral Bonus
$2,071/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
- SettingHome Health
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- Benefits start day 1
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Discount program
- Health savings account
Description
Job Description:
Supplemental Health Care is hiring Home Health Physical Therapists (PTs) to provide compassionate, patient-centered care in Knoxville, Tennessee and the surrounding areas. With 40+ years of experience in healthcare staffing, SHC connects clinicians with top home health partners nationwide.
Qualifications:
- Active, unrestricted Physical Therapist (PT) license in the state of assignment
- Current BLS certification (AHA)1+ year of recent home health experience (within the last 2 years)
- Experience conducting PT evaluations and developing therapy plans
- Familiar with Medicare-certified home health guidelines and OASIS-E documentation
- Experience with EMRs such as Homecare Homebase, Net
- Smart, or Epic
- Clear background check, driving record, and up-to-date health clearance (TB, immunizations)
- Reliable transportation with valid auto insurance and ability to travel between patient homes
Home Health Physical Therapist Contract Details:
- $1,900 - $2,071 per week
- 13-week contract
- Paid by the hour - not by the visit5–6 visits per day (45–90 minutes each, based on complexity)
- Travel time factored into productivity expectations
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform initial and ongoing PT assessments and develop individualized plans of care
- Provide skilled interventions for strengthening, endurance, pain management, and fall prevention
- Conduct gait and balance evaluations, home safety assessments, and mobility training
- Educate patients and caregivers on exercise programs, adaptive techniques, and safety strategies
- Collaborate with RNs, OTs, SLPs, and physicians to ensure coordinated, interdisciplinary care
- Document all care in compliance with Medicare, OASIS-E, and agency standards
Apply today to bring your skills to home health and help patients thrive where they’re most comfortable – at home.
What We Offer:
Full medical, dental, vision, life, and even pet insurance!Round the clock support. No matter where you are or what time it is, Supplemental Health Care is standing by.SHC's Share the Care referral program is the most dynamic, profitable referral program in the industry.401(k) Retirement Savings Program to both full-time and part-time employees with a wide range of investment options.Discounted and free online access to CEU courses through Supplemental University.
Please speak with a recruiter for details.
Supplemental Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates, including veterans and those with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. SHC will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, state, or federal law. To learn more, visit www.shccares.com/eeo
Employer
Supplemental Health Care
7 nurses recommend working with Supplemental Health Care
As recipients of the Best in Staffing Awards for both Client and Talent, Supplemental Health Care is proud to be among only 2% of staffing companies singled out for the distinction based on the real feedback of our employees and the clients we serve. SHC has also earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval and is named among the Largest Health Care Staffing companies in the United States by Staffing Industry Analysts.
We are also thrilled to recognize our very own SLP, Dr. Kelly Byrd as the American Staffing Association 2024 National Staffing Employee of the Year and Health Care Sector All-Star. We’re honored to connect Dr. Byrd to employment, share her incredible story, and support her family literacy nonprofit.
For everyone that we serve, SHC is the place where caring hearts thrive.
About Knoxville, TN
As a travel nurse in Knoxville, TN here's what you should know:- Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living.
- Average summer highs of 87°F and lows of 66°F.
- Average winter highs of 48°F and lows of 30°F.
- Options for short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in the downtown area.
- Car-friendly city with easily navigable roads.
- Limited public transportation options, so a car is recommended for getting around.
- Diverse population with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues include allergies due to the surrounding natural environment.
- Knoxville has a growing community of travel nurses.
- Abundance of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, vibrant art and music scene, strong sports culture with tailgating for University of Tennessee Vols, and plenty of outdoor activities such as hiking, boating, and rafting.
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