Travel Home Health Physical Therapist
Fort Smith, AR
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Travel Physical Therapist (Home Health) – Fort Smith, AR

Job Details

• Job Title: Travel Physical Therapist
• Location: Fort Smith, AR & surrounding areas
• Setting: Home Health
• Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• Weekly Hours: 32 Hours Guaranteed
• On-Call/Weekend: No regular on-call; schedule flexibility may be required to support patient care, including occasional weekend rotation or observed holidays as needed.
• Mileage Reimbursement: Yes (between patient visits)
• Dress Code: Royal Blue Scrubs

Job Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive physical therapy evaluations, including assessment of functional status, body systems, and rehabilitation needs in accordance with CMS and state guidelines.
• Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the physician and interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Provide evidence-based physical therapy interventions to reduce pain, improve mobility, restore function, and maximize patient independence.
• Monitor patient progress and communicate changes in condition to the physician and nursing team.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on treatment plans, home exercise programs, safety, and functional limitations.
• Complete evaluations, progress notes, visit documentation, discharge summaries, and all required clinical documentation accurately and within agency timelines.
• Travel throughout the assigned service area to provide in-home patient care.
• Supervise Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) and Home Health Aides.
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings, staff conferences, quality improvement initiatives, and continuing education.
• Maintain compliance with all agency, state, federal, CMS standards of practice.

Required Qualifications

• Active Physical Therapist (PT) License in the state of Arkansas (or compact eligibility if applicable).
• Home Health experience is required.
• OASIS documentation experience is required.
• Current CPR/BLS Certification.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and willingness to travel throughout the service area.
• Strong clinical assessment, documentation, communication, and patient education skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Homecare Homebase (HCHB) EMR.