Home Health Physical Therapist
Pittsfield, MA
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Physical Therapist (PT) - Home Health (Days)

Location: Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Employment Type: Temporary
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide physical therapy services to home health clients.
• Deliver direct patient care and collaborate with the healthcare team.
• Participate in developing comprehensive patient care plans.
• Use rehabilitation equipment such as splints, orthoses, prostheses, wheelchairs, and ADL equipment.
• Modalities application as needed.
• Must be Home Health Certified.

Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist (PT)
• Experience:

  • Minimum 2+ years of acute nursing care (hospital-based) and home care experience.
  • Certified home health experience including proficiency with OASIS is required and non-negotiable.
  • Acute care experience preferred.
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Must provide:

  • Work history and skills checklist relevant to physical therapy (updated within 1 year).
  • One supervisory signed reference from within the past two years.
  • Massachusetts PT license (must be uploaded with profile).
  • Active American Heart Association BLS certification.

Additional Information

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility will not be considered.
• Requested time off during the assignment must be noted and verified at profile upload; no more than 5 days of time off will be accepted.
• At least two specific interview dates/times must be provided; "anytime" availability is not accepted.
• Orientation includes 8 hours of non-billable time.
• Holiday and overtime multipliers apply at 1.25%.
• Call, call-back, and charge responsibilities are not applicable for this position.

Summary

This is a home health physical therapy position requiring a minimum of 2 years of combined acute and home care experience, with mandatory home health certification and OASIS proficiency. The role demands independent work capability, valid licensure, and specific documentation for credentialing. Candidates must be willing to commit to a 13-week contract and comply with strict interview scheduling and time-off policies.