Physical Therapist Home Health
Chesapeake, VA
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Physical Therapist - Home Health (Travel/Contract)

Location: Chesapeake, Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation (Physical Therapy)
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (5x8 hours)
• Average Patients per Day: 5-6
• Weekly Productivity Expectation: Approximately 30 units (points) per week
• Typical Caseload: 5-10 patients per day, including Start of Care and Follow Ups
• Travel: Must be willing to travel up to 75 miles from home clinic covering Suffolk, Franklin, Windsor areas; average 200 miles per week
• Work Setting: Home Health with home visits and periodic office meetings
• EMR System: HCHB
• Weekend/On-Call: No weekend rotation or on-call required

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in Virginia
• Minimum of 1 year of Physical Therapist experience within the last year
• Experience in a Home Health setting
• Completion of at least one travel assignment
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Valid Driver’s License

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background checks covering last 7 years of residence and employment, including state and federal databases, sex offender registries, and motor vehicle records
• State-specific clearances and fingerprinting as required by Virginia and other states in the coverage area
• Education verification for applicable degree
• Completion and signing of confidentiality, privacy, compliance, and code of conduct documents prior to start
• Completion of home health-specific policy acknowledgements and quizzes prior to start
• Proof of personal or auto insurance valid and current, with candidate listed as insured or driver
• References: Two professional references required
• Work history verification for at least the last 7 years or two most recent employers

Additional Notes

• No guaranteed hours; if patient census is low, contractor may be floated to a nearby clinic to pick up hours
• Mileage reimbursed at IRS standard rate for travel between patient homes (commute to/from first and last patient is not reimbursed)
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate
• Weekend and on-call requirements may vary by location; discuss during interview if applicable

This position is ideal for experienced Physical Therapists with recent home health experience who are comfortable with travel and working independently in a home health setting.