Home Health Physical Therapist
Marlborough, Massachusetts
Amedisys

Physical Therapist Home Health - Travel/Contract

Location: Marlborough, Massachusetts
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

• Provide physical therapy services in a home health setting with home visits and periodic office meetings.
• Average caseload: 5-10 patients per day (approximately 6-8 points daily, 30 points weekly).
• Types of cases: Start of Care and Follow Ups.
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (5 days a week, 8 hours per day).
• Weekend rotation: None.
• On-call: None.
• Travel: Must be willing to travel up to 75 miles from home clinic, averaging 100-150 miles per week. Mileage reimbursed at IRS standard rate (patient-to-patient travel compensated; commute to/from first and last patient is not billable).
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in Massachusetts.
• Minimum of 1 year of recent physical therapy experience within the last year.
• Experience working with adult patients in a home health setting.
• Current BLS certification.

Documentation and Compliance Requirements

• Must complete and maintain all required background checks, including:

  • 7-year standard background check with SS trace, county, nationwide, sex offender, and state-specific searches.
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG screenings.
  • Fingerprinting as required by state regulations.
  • Education verification.
  • State-specific registry and clearance forms (e.g., Massachusetts CORI).
• Health documents required and must be current:

  • Physical exam within 12 months confirming good health and no communicable diseases.
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months.
  • Proof of immunity or vaccination for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella.
  • 10-panel drug screen.
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or documented declination.
  • COVID-19 vaccination per Massachusetts state policy (full vaccination required; no declinations accepted).
• Must complete facility-specific compliance documents and training prior to start, including but not limited to:

  • Code of Conduct, Compliance Training Certification, HIPAA and Privacy Policy, Confidentiality Forms, Home Health Core Policy Acknowledgement, COVID-19 Policy and Attestation.
• Must sign new supplier packets at the start of each assignment and annually if working more than one consecutive year.

Additional Notes

• Patient census may vary; if hours are insufficient, discuss options with the agency for possible floating to nearby clinics.
• Weekend and on-call requirements vary by location; discuss during interview.
• The position covers specific towns in Massachusetts including Framingham, Natick, Ashland, Holliston, Millis, Sherborn, Dover, Needham, and Newton.
• EMR system used: HCHB.

References and Work History

• Two professional references required.
• Verification of at least two most recent employers or last seven years of work history.

This position is ideal for experienced physical therapists with recent adult home health experience seeking a travel contract in Massachusetts with a structured weekday schedule and no weekend or on-call duties.