Home Health Physical Therapist
Yuma, AZ
Host Healthcare
4x9 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$45-49/hourOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown4x9 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Description
Physical Therapist - Home Health (Travel/Contract)
Location: Yuma, Arizona
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Job Overview
- Provide physical therapy services in a home health setting with home visits and periodic office meetings.
- Average patient load: 5-6 patients per day, approximately 28-30 visits per week.
- Typical work schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (5x8 hours). Some positions may have alternate schedules such as 4x10 shifts (Friday-Monday).
- Must be willing to travel up to 75 miles from the home clinic, averaging 150-200 miles traveled per week. Mileage reimbursed at IRS standard rate (patient-to-patient travel compensated; commute to/from first and last patient is not billable).
- Use of Homecare Homebase (HCHB) electronic medical record system.
- Types of cases: Start of Care and Follow-Ups.
Required Qualifications
- Valid Physical Therapist license in Arizona.
- Minimum of 1 year of Physical Therapist experience within the last year.
- Experience working with adult patients.
- Experience in a home health setting.
- Current CPR and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Employer
Host Healthcare
232 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
Bethany has been working with me on a couple contracts as a travel PT. She has been extremely responsive and supportive. She was able to help me navigate a contract with a difficult facility and expeditiously find a new contract for me in the same area.
Cons
None
Recommends working with Host Healthcare
At Host Healthcare, we provide a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. We make your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.
We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible. With access to tens of thousands of travel nursing, therapy, and allied jobs in all 50 states, our responsive and friendly recruiters find your dream position based on what’s important to you.
During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.
Travel comfortably with Host Healthcare.
About Yuma, AZ
As a travel nurse in Yuma, AZ here's what you should know:- Yuma's cost of living is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Summer average highs: 107°F, average lows: 74°F.
- Winter average highs: 69°F, average lows: 46°F.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Yuma, especially during the off-peak season.
- There are options for furnished apartments and houses.
- Yuma is car-friendly, with easy access to parking and minimal traffic congestion.
- Public transportation options are limited, and most residents rely on personal vehicles.
- Yuma has a diverse population with a mix of cultures.
- The age range is varied, with a significant senior population.
- Common health issues include allergies and respiratory conditions due to the desert climate.
- Yuma has a growing community of travel nurses.
- Yuma offers a variety of activities, including a wide range of restaurants serving diverse cuisines, art galleries, and shops in the historic downtown area.
- There are also opportunities for outdoor activities such as visiting parks, river beach, and fishing docks, as well as participating in festivals throughout the year.
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