Home Health Physical Therapist
Saint Joseph, MO
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Physical Therapist - Home Health

Location: Saint Joseph, Missouri
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Work schedule:

  • 5 days per week, 8-hour shifts (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM)
  • Option for 4 days per week, 10-hour shifts if preferred
• Call requirement: 1 Sunday every 5 weeks
• Weekend rotation: Every 5th week, work Saturday and Sunday doing admits, with 2 days off during the week
• Coverage area includes 13 counties; travel to furthest areas rotates weekly
• When travel distance is long, fewer patients are scheduled for the day
• Dress code: No printed scrubs; acceptable colors are black, grey, or khaki pants with polo or scrub top

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in Home Health Physical Therapy
• Valid Physical Therapist (PT) state license for Missouri (pending license acceptable)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree required

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Valid driver’s license or state ID
• Background check 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 check
  • Federal exclusion lists (EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG)
• Education verification with official transcript or diploma including graduation date
• Missouri EDL Search within 30 days of start
• Physical exam within last 12 months (not required annually)
• Drug screen within 30 days of start (includes multiple drug panels)
• Immunizations/vaccinations or documented immunity/declination for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season or approved medical/religious exemption (mask required if exempt)
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year of start, with additional requirements if positive
• Fit mask testing completed onsite at orientation
• Two professional references within 3 years of start
• Employment application, skills checklist, and work history verification required

Additional Notes

• Locals are accepted at the same rate as travelers
• Primary source verification required for state license within 30 days of start
• Annual acknowledgment of orientation safety manual and pass/fail testing may be required
• Basic dysrhythmia exam and medication/pharmacology competency exams may apply depending on specialty and facility requirements (not typically for PT)

This position is ideal for a Physical Therapist with home health experience seeking a travel contract in Missouri with a structured schedule and a broad geographic coverage area.