Home Health Physical Therapist
Vidalia, Georgia
Amedisys Home Health Care in Vidalia

Therapy PT Home Health Travel/Contract Position

Location: Vidalia, Georgia
Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation (Physical Therapy)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide physical therapy services in home health settings, including patient home visits and assisted living facilities (ALFs).
• Periodic office meetings required.
• Average patients per day: 5-6 (assigned 5-10 patients daily, equating to roughly 6-8 points per day).
• Types of cases: Start of Care, Follow Ups.
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM (most assignments are standard 5x8s; some may have 4x10 shifts Friday-Monday).
• No guaranteed hours; if patient census is low, floating to nearby clinics may be arranged.
• Travel: Must be willing to travel up to 75 miles from home clinic; approximately 30-40 miles per day, up to 200 miles weekly. Mileage reimbursed at IRS standard rate (patient home to patient home travel compensated; commute to/from first and last patient is not billable).
• EMR Systems used: HomeCare HomeBase, Oasis, Outlook, Teams messaging.
• On-call: No on-call required for this position.
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 full year of recent adult home health experience required.
• First-time home health therapists not accepted.
• Certifications required: CPR and BLS (Basic Life Support) current.
• Must have reliable transportation, current driver's license, and agency-required liability insurance.
• Must have license in hand before starting (pending licenses accepted only if license issuance is expected within a few days).
• Willingness to discuss weekend and on-call requirements during interview as they may vary by location.

Productivity Expectations

• Weekly productivity units: 25-30 points.
• Points system based on types of visits and activities (documentation, travel, etc.).

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License/State ID required.
• Background checks including 7-year history, SS trace, county, nationwide, sex offender, and state-specific searches as applicable.
• Drug screening: 10-panel drug test required.
• Health documents:

  • Physical exam within 12 months confirming good health and no communicable diseases.
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually.
  • Immunizations or titers for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella as per standards.
  • Seasonal flu and COVID-19 vaccination documentation or declination required.
• Education verification and work history verification (at least 2 most recent employers or last 7 years).
• References: Two references required for all placements.
• Facility-specific compliance documents including confidentiality forms, HIPAA and privacy policies, compliance training, and various state-specific forms must be reviewed and signed prior to start.
• Candidates must complete required policy reviews and quizzes prior to assignment start.

Additional Notes

• Candidates must sign new supplier packets at the start of a new assignment and annually if working more than one consecutive year.
• Some state-specific requirements apply depending on placement location (e.g., fingerprinting, registry checks).
• Candidates should be prepared to complete all required documentation and background checks timely to avoid delays in start date.

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.