Home Health Physical Therapist
Gainesville, Georgia
Amedisys Tugaloo

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

Location: Gainesville, Georgia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide Physical Therapy services in a Home Health setting with home visits and periodic office meetings.
• Average patients per day: 5-6
• Patient load: 5-10 patients per day, equating to roughly 6-8 points daily (points system based on visit type and activities).
• Types of cases: Start of Care, Follow Ups
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM (some positions may have alternate schedules such as 4x10 shifts Friday-Monday)
• On-call: Yes, every 4th weekend
• Travel: Must be willing to travel up to 75 miles from home clinic; daily travel expected up to 50-60 miles
• Productivity expectation: Minimum 30 points per week
• EMR systems used: HomeCare HomeBase, Oasis, Outlook
• Patient visits: Only in patients' homes (no facility visits)
• Locals accepted at the same rate
• Guaranteed hours: No, but floating to nearby clinics possible if patient census is low

Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapy in Home Health
• Minimum 1 full year of recent Adult Home Health experience (recent experience required; first-timers not accepted)
• Certifications: CPR and BLS (current)
• Must have reliable transportation and a current driver's license
• Must have agency-required liability insurance
• License: Must have license in hand or be able to obtain within a few days
• Willingness to discuss weekend and on-call requirements during interview

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required
• Must be willing to travel within a large territory (up to 75 miles from home clinic)
• Mileage reimbursed at IRS standard rate; compensated for travel between patient homes only (commute to/from first and last patient not billable)

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background checks including 7-year history, sex offender, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and state-specific searches as applicable
• Fingerprinting required for certain states (FL, PA, NC, NY, SC, WV, RI, etc.)
• Education verification required
• Drug testing: 10-panel drug screen required
• Health documents required:

  • Physical exam within 12 months
  • Negative TB or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • Immunizations or titers for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
  • Flu vaccination or declination for current season
  • COVID vaccination series or declination
• References: Two references required for all placements
• Work history verification: At least two most recent employers or last 7 years if only one employer
• Various facility-specific compliance documents and training must be reviewed and signed prior to start (e.g., HIPAA, Code of Conduct, Compliance Training, Privacy Policy, Home Health Scenarios, etc.)

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for a Physical Therapist specializing in Adult Home Health in Gainesville, GA. The role requires at least 1 year of recent home health experience, current CPR/BLS certification, and the ability to travel extensively within the assigned territory. The position involves home visits only, with a Monday-Friday schedule and on-call every 4th weekend. Comprehensive background checks, health screenings, and compliance documentation are mandatory prior to start.