Physical Therapist - Home Health
Demopolis, Alabama
Amedisys Home Health of Demopolis #1002

Job Opportunity: Physical Therapist - Home Health

Location: Demopolis, Alabama
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide physical therapy services in a home health setting with home visits.
• Participate in periodic office meetings.
• Average patient load: 5-6 patients per day.
• Types of cases: Start of Care and Follow Ups.
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM.
• Weekend and on-call requirements vary; discuss during interview.
• Must be willing to travel up to 75 miles from the home clinic.
• Mileage reimbursed at IRS standard rate (patient home to patient home).
• Local candidates accepted.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in Alabama.
• Minimum of 1 year of recent experience as a Physical Therapist.
• Experience working with adult patients.
• Experience in a Home Health setting.

Additional Requirements & Compliance

• Physical exam within 12 months confirming good health and no communicable diseases.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months.
• Proof of immunizations or titers for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella.
• Drug screening (10 panel) required.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or documented declination.
• COVID-19 vaccination series or declination required.
• Background checks including 7-year history, sex offender search, and state-specific screenings.
• Fingerprinting may be required depending on state placement.
• Education verification and work history verification (at least 2 most recent employers or last 7 years).
• Various state-specific and facility-required compliance documents and attestations must be completed prior to start.
• Must review and sign multiple compliance, confidentiality, privacy, and policy documents before starting assignment.

Travel Experience

• No explicit prior travel experience required, but must be willing to travel within the assigned territory.

Notes

• Guaranteed hours are not provided; if patient census is low, contractor may be floated to a nearby clinic.
• Weekend and on-call requirements vary by location and should be clarified during the interview.
• Candidates must be prepared to complete all required documentation and compliance training annually if working consecutively for more than one year.

This position is ideal for experienced Physical Therapists with recent home health experience seeking a travel contract in Alabama with a structured schedule and a defined patient load.