Travel Home Health Physical Therapist
Greenwich, CT
Towne U.S. LLC
5x8 hrs, Days

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Travel Physical Therapist (PT) for a 13-week contract assignment in an outpatient setting. The PT will provide high-quality physical therapy services to help patients improve mobility, strength, balance, endurance, and overall functional independence.

Approximately 20% of visits may take place in Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs), so candidates must be comfortable providing therapy across multiple settings. The ideal candidate will have recent outpatient and homecare/home-based experience, along with previous travel therapy experience.

Assignment Details

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, Days
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours/week
• Length: 13 weeks
• Setting: Outpatient, with approximately 20% of visits in Assisted Living Facilities
• Facility Work Week: Sunday–Saturday
• Missed Visits: May be made up on weekends
• Daily Stand-Up Meeting: 8:30 AM Monday–Friday
• Travel Radius: 50 miles from the facility
• Expected Weekly Mileage: Approximately 50–75 miles, but may vary
• Mileage: Included in the bill rate
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 6–7 patients
• Charting System: WellSky

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive physical therapy evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans
• Provide therapeutic exercises, gait training, balance training, manual therapy, neuromuscular re-education, transfer training, and functional mobility interventions
• Provide therapy services in the outpatient setting and Assisted Living Facilities as assigned
• Utilize homecare/home-based experience to effectively evaluate and treat patients in different environments
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans based on clinical needs and outcomes
• Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs, mobility techniques, fall prevention, and safety strategies
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation using WellSky
• Participate in required 8:30 AM daily stand-up meetings
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, caregivers, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Manage an assigned caseload while maintaining quality patient care and productivity expectations
• Complete required visits within the designated service area
• Maintain a professional appearance and comply with facility dress and safety standards

Requirements

• Required: Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program
• Required: Active Physical Therapist (PT) license in the state of assignment
• Required: Minimum 2 years of recent licensed PT experience
• Required: At least 1 recently completed travel assignment
• Required: Previous homecare/home-based therapy experience
• No New Graduates
• Required: BLS certification
• Required: First Aid certification
• Strong clinical reasoning, communication, documentation, and organizational skills
• Ability to travel between patient locations within the assigned service area
• Ability to work independently and adapt quickly to different clinical environments

Additional Assignment Requirements

• Clean, professional scrubs with closed-toe shoes are required
• COVID-19 vaccination and boosters are required
• Medical or religious exemptions may be considered on a case-by-case basis by the facility
• Travelers approved for an exemption will be required to undergo weekly testing, with testing handled by the facility
• Travelers should research and confirm suitable housing options before submission, as the assignment requires travel within the designated service area

What We Offer

• Competitive weekly travel pay
• Housing and travel stipends
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Dedicated recruiter and clinical support throughout the assignment
• Opportunity to gain experience across outpatient and assisted living environments
• 13-week assignment with potential for extension