Travel Physical Therapist
West Branch, MI
Voca Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Home Health Physical Therapist (PT)

Shift: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (5x8s)

Schedule & Requirements:

• No call.
• 60-mile travel radius.
• Approximately 6 patient visits per day.
• Homecare Homebase (HCHB) experience required.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide skilled, goal-oriented physical therapy in accordance with physician-ordered plans of care.
• Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments, including OASIS assessments.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized physical therapy plans of care.
• Provide skilled treatments for pain reduction, mobility, strength, balance, and functional restoration.
• Perform gait training, range-of-motion testing, exercise programs, prosthetic training, and cardiovascular rehabilitation.
• Utilize therapeutic modalities including ultrasound, electrical muscle stimulation, moist heat, whirlpool, and paraffin treatments.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on exercises, treatment plans, and home safety.
• Document visits accurately and maintain timely patient medical records.
• Coordinate care with physicians and interdisciplinary team members.
• Supervise Physical Therapist Assistants, CNAs, and Home Health Aides as appropriate.
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and quality improvement initiatives.

Required Skills:

• Physical therapy principles and practices.
• Patient assessment and care management.
• Problem-solving and clinical decision-making.
• Pain and symptom management.
• Crisis and family intervention.
• Strong communication and rapport-building skills.

Preferred Experience:

• One or more years of physical therapy experience in a multidisciplinary setting.

Education:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited institution.

Required Licensure:

• Current, unrestricted state PT license.
• Valid driver's license and current automobile insurance.