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Job Opportunity: Physical Therapist - Home Health (Travel/Contract)

Location: Glen Carbon, Illinois
Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation (Physical Therapy)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

Shift: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (5x8 schedule)
Daily Caseload: 5-6 units per day
Experience Required: Minimum 1 year
First-time Travelers: Possibly accepted after interview
Certifications Required: BLS (Basic Life Support)
On-call: No
Floating: Not required or allowed
Locals Accepted: Yes
Pending State License: Not accepted
Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: No more than 7 days off; requests must be submitted and approved or adjusted by the facility
Guaranteed Hours: 3 shifts guaranteed per 13-week contract (cancelled shifts must be of regular shift length)

Patient Population & Department

Multidisciplinary team focused on geriatrics and middle-aged adults; no pediatric patients
Patient diagnoses include orthopedic, cardiac, neurological, pulmonary, diabetes, and other conditions
Emphasis on case management skills, independence, time management, organizational skills, patient-centered goals, supervising PTA, teamwork, professionalism, communication, flexibility, positive attitude, and delivering excellent quality care

Facility & Work Environment

Charting system: Epic
Orientation provided with a preceptor
Large parking space available
Scrub color provided

Compliance & Requirements

Licensure & Certifications

Must have a valid Illinois state license (no pending licenses accepted)
BLS certification required
Other certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., ACLS, PALS, CPI, etc.)—refer to unit-specific requirements
Primary source verification of professional license required

Background Checks & Screening

Criminal background check within 6 months required (7-year search including statewide and nationwide checks)
EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required quarterly
Education verification of highest related degree required before start
Fingerprinting not required for Illinois Home Care but required for other facility types in Illinois
State-specific exclusion and sanction list checks required for Illinois placements
Drug testing required within 1 year of start and must remain valid throughout assignment
MO-specific background checks required if applicable (not relevant for Illinois Home Care)

Health & Immunization Requirements

Physical exam within 1 year of start required
Fit mask testing (N95) required and must be renewed annually
Tdap vaccine or declination required (expires every 10 years)
Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year required; history of positive TB requires additional documentation
Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination required (with exceptions for certain units)
Hepatitis B declination required (vaccination not mandatory)
Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season (Sept-April)

Facility-Specific Documents & Policies

HIPAA Acknowledgement, Latex Allergy Questionnaire, Confidentiality Form, Regulatory Compliance Education, Hand Hygiene Policy, Fingernail Policy, Dress Code Policy must be reviewed and signed prior to start
Badge photo required (head and shoulders, white background, no obstructions)
Auto insurance copy required for driving positions
Employment application and professional references required
Unit-specific skills checklist and competency exams required within 1 year of start

Additional Notes

No weekend or holiday call required; approximately every 6th weekend and 2 holidays off
Candidate must provide a government-issued driver's license
Case management and supervisory skills expected, including supervising PTAs
Positive attitude and flexibility are important for success in this role

This position offers a structured schedule with a focus on adult home health patients, requiring strong clinical and organizational skills within a multidisciplinary team environment.