Home Health Physical Therapist
Duluth, Georgia
Amedisys Staff Builders Home Health Care in Duluth

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

Location: Duluth, Georgia
Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation (Physical Therapy)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Facility Type: Home Health (patient visits in homes and care facilities)

Job Description

• Provide physical therapy services in a home health setting, including home visits and periodic office meetings.
• Average patient load: 5-6 patients per day.
• Types of cases: Start of Care and Follow-Ups.
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (some locations may have alternate schedules such as 4x10 shifts Friday-Monday).
• Travel: Must be willing to travel up to 75 miles from the home clinic; typical travel is 30-40 miles per day, 50+ miles weekly.
• Productivity expectations: 25-30 weekly units.
• EMR systems used: HomeCare HomeBase, Oasis, Outlook.
• On-call requirement: Yes, approximately 1 weekend per month.
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate.
• No guaranteed hours; if patient census is low, floating to a nearby clinic may be arranged.
• Potential for hire at the end of the contract depending on fit and availability.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 full year of recent adult home health experience required.
• First-time home health therapists not accepted.
• Must have a current, valid license in hand (pending licenses accepted only if they can be obtained within a few days).
• Certifications required: CPR and BLS (Basic Life Support).
• Reliable transportation and current driver's license required.
• Agency-required liability insurance required.
• Willingness to discuss weekend and on-call requirements during interview.

Compliance and Documentation

Candidates must complete and maintain the following (as applicable):

• Valid Driver’s License/State ID.
• Background checks including:

  • 7-year history verification.
  • Sex offender search.
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks.
  • State-specific background checks as required.
• Fingerprinting (state-specific requirements apply).
• Education verification.
• Drug testing (10-panel screen).
• Physical exam within 12 months confirming good health and no communicable diseases.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months.
• Immunization or titer proof for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• Seasonal vaccinations or declinations for Flu and COVID-19.
• Completion of facility-specific compliance documents and training, including but not limited to:

  • HIPAA and Privacy Policy
  • Code of Conduct
  • Compliance Training Certification
  • Confidentiality Forms
  • Home Health Scenarios and Core Policy Acknowledgements
  • COVID-19 Policy and Attestation
• References: Two professional references required.
• Work history verification for the last 7 years or at least two most recent employers.

Additional Notes

• Mileage reimbursement follows IRS standard rates; compensation is from patient home to patient home, not including commute to/from first and last patient.
• Candidates must be prepared to sign new supplier packets at the start of each assignment and annually if working more than one year consecutively.
• Some state-specific forms and attestations may be required depending on assignment location.
• Candidates should be prepared to review and sign various compliance and policy documents prior to start.

This position is ideal for experienced physical therapists with recent home health experience seeking a travel contract opportunity in Georgia with a reputable home health agency.