Home Health Physical Therapist
Stockbridge, GA
Host Healthcare
4x9 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Physical Therapist - Home Health (Travel/Contract)

Location: Stockbridge, Georgia
Facility: Amedisys Central Home Health Care - Stockbridge
Hospital System: Amedisys
Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation (Physical Therapy)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide, coordinate, and direct home nursing care according to physician orders and agency policies.
• Supervise and evaluate Home Health Aides and Licensed Practical Nurses/Licensed Vocational Nurses.
• Conduct home visits and periodic office meetings.
• Average patient load: 5-8 patients per day.
• Types of cases include Start of Care, Wound Care, Follow-up Visits, etc.
• Must be willing to travel up to 75 miles from the home clinic.
• Patient visits include both patient homes and care facilities.
• Schedule typically Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, with weekend coverage rotation.
• Use of electronic medical records (EMR) systems: HomeCare HomeBase (HCHB), OASIS, and Outlook.
• Dress code: Scrubs.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 full year of recent Adult Home Health or Hospice experience (depending on specialty).
• First-time travelers not accepted; must have recent specialty experience.
• CPR and BLS certification required.
• Must have a current, valid license in hand (no pending licenses accepted).
• Reliable transportation, current driver's license, and agency-required liability insurance required.
• Proficiency with HomeCare HomeBase (HCHB) within the last 6 months; retraining required if last used over 6 months ago.
• RNs, PTs, and OTs must be proficient in OASIS documentation.
• Weekend and on-call requirements vary; discuss during interview.

Productivity Expectations

• Weekly productivity units: approximately 25-30.
• Daily travel: 30-40 miles.
• Compensation includes mileage reimbursement at IRS standard rate for travel between patient homes (commute to/from first and last patient is not billable).

Compliance and Documentation

Candidates must complete and maintain the following prior to and during assignment:

• Valid Driver’s License/State ID.
• Background checks including 7-year history, sex offender search, and state-specific screenings.
• Fingerprinting as required by state and facility.
• Health documents including:

  • Physical exam within 12 months.
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (or facility-specific TB questionnaire if unable to test).
  • Proof of immunizations or titers for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella.
  • Drug screening (10-panel).
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or declination.
  • COVID-19 vaccination or declination.
• Completion of facility-specific compliance training and policy acknowledgments, including but not limited to:

  • HIPAA and Privacy Policy.
  • Code of Conduct.
  • Confidentiality agreements.
  • Home Health and Hospice Core Policy acknowledgments.
  • COVID-19 Policy and Attestation.
• Completion of OASIS E-Course if not recently proficient with HCHB.

Additional Notes

• Local candidates are accepted at the same rate.
• Contract may potentially lead to permanent hire.
• Must be willing to adhere to all agency and facility compliance requirements, including annual renewals if working consecutively for more than one year.
• Some positions may have alternative shift schedules (e.g., 4x10s Friday-Monday), but most are standard 5x8 Monday-Friday.

This opportunity is ideal for experienced Physical Therapists with recent home health or hospice experience looking for a travel contract assignment in Georgia with a reputable home health agency.