Home Health Physical Therapist
Glen Carbon, IL
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

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

Location: Glen Carbon, Illinois
Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation (Physical Therapy)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (5x8 schedule)
• Daily Caseload: 5-6 units per day
• Experience Required: Minimum 1 year
• First-time Travelers: Possibly accepted after interview
• Certifications Required: BLS (Basic Life Support)
• On-call: No
• Floating: Not required or allowed
• Locals Accepted: Yes
• Pending State License: Not accepted
• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: No more than 7 days off; requests must be submitted and approved or adjusted by the facility
• Guaranteed Hours: 3 shifts guaranteed per 13-week contract (cancelled shifts must be of regular shift length)

Patient Population & Department

• Multidisciplinary team focused on geriatrics and middle-aged adults; no pediatric patients
• Patient diagnoses include orthopedic, cardiac, neurological, pulmonary, diabetes, and other conditions
• Emphasis on case management skills, independence, time management, organizational skills, patient-centered goals, supervising PTA, teamwork, professionalism, communication, flexibility, positive attitude, and delivering excellent quality care

Facility & Work Environment

• Charting system: Epic
• Orientation provided with a preceptor
• Large parking space available
• Scrub color provided

Compliance & Requirements

Licensure & Certifications

• Must have a valid Illinois state license (no pending licenses accepted)
• BLS certification required
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., ACLS, PALS, CPI, etc.)—refer to unit-specific requirements
• Primary source verification of professional license required

Background Checks & Screening

• Criminal background check within 6 months required (7-year search including statewide and nationwide checks)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required quarterly
• Education verification of highest related degree required before start
• Fingerprinting not required for Illinois Home Care but required for other facility types in Illinois
• State-specific exclusion and sanction list checks required for Illinois placements
• Drug testing required within 1 year of start and must remain valid throughout assignment
• MO-specific background checks required if applicable (not relevant for Illinois Home Care)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start required
• Fit mask testing (N95) required and must be renewed annually
• Tdap vaccine or declination required (expires every 10 years)
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year required; history of positive TB requires additional documentation
• Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination required (with exceptions for certain units)
• Hepatitis B declination required (vaccination not mandatory)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season (Sept-April)

Facility-Specific Documents & Policies

• HIPAA Acknowledgement, Latex Allergy Questionnaire, Confidentiality Form, Regulatory Compliance Education, Hand Hygiene Policy, Fingernail Policy, Dress Code Policy must be reviewed and signed prior to start
• Badge photo required (head and shoulders, white background, no obstructions)
• Auto insurance copy required for driving positions
• Employment application and professional references required
• Unit-specific skills checklist and competency exams required within 1 year of start

Additional Notes

• No weekend or holiday call required; approximately every 6th weekend and 2 holidays off
• Candidate must provide a government-issued driver's license
• Case management and supervisory skills expected, including supervising PTAs
• Positive attitude and flexibility are important for success in this role

This position offers a structured schedule with a focus on adult home health patients, requiring strong clinical and organizational skills within a multidisciplinary team environment.