Home Health Physical Therapist
Saint Joseph, MO
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

PT Home Health (Travel/Contract)

Location: Saint Joseph, Missouri
Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Home Health Physical Therapist role with pending Missouri license approval acceptable.
• Must have prior Home Health experience (minimum 1 year required).
• Shift options:

  • 5 days per week, 8 hours per day (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM)
  • Or 4 days per week, 10 hours per day (preferred by traveler)
• Call required 1 Sunday every 5 weeks.
• Weekend rotation: every 5th week, take 2 weekdays off and work Saturday and Sunday to perform patient admits.
• Coverage area includes 13 counties; travel and mileage vary, with patient load adjusted accordingly.
• Dress code: No printed scrubs; black, grey, or khaki pants with polo or scrub top.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in Missouri (primary source verification required within 30 days of start).
• Minimum 1 year of Physical Therapist experience within the last year.
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience.
• Experience in a Home Health setting.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross (if ARC, must state "Basic Life Support").
• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background checks within 30 days of start, including:

  • National criminal check
  • State and county searches (10 years of all addresses and aliases)
  • SSN trace with aliases
  • National Sex Offender registry
  • FACIS Level 3
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM
  • HHS/OIG
• Education verification with official transcript or diploma including graduation date.
• Missouri EDL Search required within 30 days of start.
• Driver’s license or state ID required.
• Employment application, skills checklist, and work history verification required.
• Two professional references within 3 years of start date.

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within the last 12 months (not required annually).
• Drug screen within 30 days of start (includes cocaine, barbiturates, amphetamines, benzodiazepines, opiates, methaqualone, propoxyphene, methadone, PCP, MDMA/MDA).
• Fit mask testing completed onsite at orientation.
• Immunizations/vaccinations or documented immunity/declination required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles) – 2 MMR vaccines, positive titer, or declination
  • Mumps – 2 MMR vaccines, positive titer, or declination
  • Rubella – 2 MMR vaccines, positive titer, or declination
  • Hepatitis B – vaccination series, titer, or declination
  • Varicella – 2 vaccines, positive titer, or declination
• Negative TB test (PPD, Q-Gold, or T-SPOT) within 1 year of start, updated annually. For positive TB results, chest x-ray within 6 months and annual TB questionnaire required.
• Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season or agency-approved medical/religious exemption (declinations not accepted). Mask required if exemption granted.

Additional Notes

• Locals are accepted at the same rate as travelers.
• Candidate must review and sign confidentiality agreement, code of conduct, and complete demographic form prior to start.
• Orientation includes safety manual acknowledgement and agency nurse orientation quiz (minimum 84% passing score required).
• Pass/fail testing and competency exams may be required as applicable by profession and specialty.

This position is ideal for a Physical Therapist with home health experience seeking a travel contract in Missouri with flexible shift options and a comprehensive compliance process.