Home Health Physical Therapist
Shelton, Connecticut
Amedisys Home Health Care in Shelton

Job Opportunity: Therapy/Rehabilitation - Physical Therapist (Home Health)

Location: Shelton, Connecticut
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 13 weeks)
Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation (Physical Therapy)
Required Years of Experience: Minimum 1 full year of recent Adult Home Health experience
Prior Travel Experience: Not required (first-timers not accepted; must have recent home health experience)

Job Description

• Provide physical therapy services in a home health setting with home visits and periodic office meetings.
• Average patient load: 5-6 patients per day.
• Patient visits include Start of Care and Follow Ups.
• Must have reliable transportation, a current driver's license, and agency-required liability insurance.
• Must be willing to travel up to 75 miles from the home clinic.
• Typical schedule: Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM.
• Weekend rotation: Approximately once a month with a compensatory day off; no overtime.
• On-call: Not required.
• Territory coverage includes Greenwich/Stamford area.
• Expected weekly travel: 200-300 miles.
• Productivity expectations: 30 points per week (points assigned based on visits and activities).
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system used: HCHB.
• Locals accepted at the same rate.
• Pending licenses are generally not accepted unless the license is expected within a few days.

Certifications & Licenses Required

• Current Physical Therapy license valid in Connecticut.
• CPR and BLS certification (AHA, National CPR Foundation, or ARC accepted).
• Must have agency-required liability insurance.
• Must have a current driver's license.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of recent Adult Home Health experience.
• First-time home health therapists are not accepted.
• Prior travel experience is not required.

Schedule & Workload

• Standard 40-hour workweek, Monday through Friday.
• Some positions may have a Baylor shift schedule (4x10s, Friday-Monday), but most are standard 5x8s.
• Weekend work approximately once per month.
• No on-call duties.

Travel & Transportation

• Must have reliable transportation.
• Willingness to travel up to 75 miles from the home clinic.
• Mileage reimbursed at IRS standard rate.
• Compensation covers travel from patient home to patient home; commute to/from first and last patient is not billable.

Additional Requirements & Compliance

• Background checks including 7-year history, sex offender search, and state-specific checks as applicable.
• Drug screening (10-panel) required.
• Physical exam within 12 months prior to start.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months.
• Immunization or titer proof for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella.
• COVID-19 vaccination or declination required.
• Flu vaccination or declination documentation required.
• Education verification and work history verification (at least 2 most recent employers or last 7 years).
• References: Two required.
• Completion of facility-specific compliance training and policy acknowledgments prior to start.
• Must review and sign confidentiality, HIPAA, privacy policies, and other compliance documents.
• Must have personal or auto insurance policy under candidate's name or be listed as a driver.

Notes

• Weekend and on-call requirements may vary by location; discuss during interview.
• Contract length is typically 13 weeks.
• EMR experience with HCHB preferred.
• This position is strictly home health; hospice experience is not required.
• Candidates must be prepared to complete all required documentation and compliance training prior to start.

This opportunity is ideal for experienced Physical Therapists with recent adult home health experience looking for a travel contract in Connecticut.