Physical Therapist, Home Health
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Human Touch Home Health

Physical Therapist - Home Health (Travel/Contract)

Location: Fredericksburg, Virginia (with occasional travel 1-2 days/week to Falls Church area)
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day shift, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (5 days/week, 8 hours/day)
Hours per Week: 40 hours guaranteed

Job Overview

• Caseload primarily Home Health patients aged 18+
• Average 4-6 patients per day
• Minimum 24-30 visits per week required to qualify for 40-hour guarantee
• Mostly home visits with 1-2 patients seen weekly in clinic
• Charting must be completed onsite using Kinnser/Wellsky; no remote charting allowed
• Free residential parking available
• Business casual dress code with closed-toe shoes required
• Mileage reimbursed at IRS standard rate (from first to last patient, not from/to home)
• Locals within 50-mile radius accepted

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in Virginia
• Minimum 1 year of Physical Therapist experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience in a Home Health setting
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at time of submission

Work Schedule & Requirements

• No weekend work required; weekends optional with advance notice
• No on-call duties
• Must be punctual, self-motivated, and able to complete charting efficiently
• Strong communication skills and patient-focused attitude highly valued

Compliance & Documentation (Must be completed prior to start)

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License/State ID)
• Emergency Contact Form
• Background checks including SS trace, county searches (last 7 years), nationwide, sex offender registry (within 1 year)
• Annual EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
• Certifications: BLS (required), ACLS and PALS preferred but not mandatory
• State license primary source verification
• Competency exams as applicable
• Physical exam within 1 year
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (with special rules if past positive)
• Immunizations or titers for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella as per policy
• 9-panel drug screen within 1 year (instant drug screen acceptable)
• Flu vaccination or documented declination required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)
• Two professional references required (travel, allied, or per diem acute care) within 3 years

Additional Notes

• Compliance processing may take 2-3 weeks; all required documents must be submitted before starting patient care
• All required Return to Office (RTO) documentation must be submitted with application; no additions accepted after offer
• Covid vaccine declination allowed

Key Qualities Valued in Clinicians

• Patient care oriented with a friendly attitude
• Punctual and reliable
• Self-starter who completes charting thoroughly and timely
• Effective communicator
• Willingness to work and adapt to schedule needs