Home Health Physical Therapist
Saint Louis, Missouri
Saint Louis

Job Opportunity: Physical Therapist (PT I) - Travel/Contract

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation (Physical Therapy)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide Physical Therapy services in Home Health settings, including home visits and some visits to Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs).
• Average patients per day: 5-6.
• Types of cases: Start of Care and Follow Ups.
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, with 1 weekend per month required.
• No on-call responsibilities.
• Must be willing to travel up to 75 miles from the home clinic.
• Mileage reimbursed at IRS standard rate (patient home to patient home travel compensated; commute to/from first and last patient is not billable).
• Some positions may have a Baylor Shift schedule (4x10s, Friday-Monday), but most are standard 5x8s Monday-Friday.
• Transition to full-time employment may be discussed at the end of the contract.

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 1 full year of recent Adult Home Health Physical Therapy experience.
• First-timers: Not accepted; must have recent Home Health experience.
• Certifications: Current CPR and BLS required.
• Licensing: Must have a valid Physical Therapy license in hand (pending licenses accepted only if they can be obtained within a few days).
• Transportation: Reliable transportation and current driver's license required.
• Insurance: Agency-required liability insurance required.
• Local Candidates: Accepted at the same rate.
• On-call: Not required for this position.
• Weekend Requirement: Varies; this position requires 1 weekend per month.

Productivity & Tools

• Expected weekly productivity units: 25-30.
• EMR systems used: HomeCare HomeBase, Oasis, Outlook.

Travel & Coverage

• Candidate will travel approximately 30-40 miles per day, totaling about 60 miles daily.
• Must be willing to cover the specified territory around the home clinic.

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required.

Required Documents & Compliance

• Valid Driver's License/State ID.
• Background checks including 7-year history, sex offender search, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and state-specific searches as applicable.
• Fingerprinting as required by state regulations.
• Education verification for degree applicable to profession.
• Physical exam within 12 months prior to start, confirming good health and no communicable diseases.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually.
• Immunization or titer proof for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella.
• Drug screening (10-panel).
• Seasonal flu vaccination or documented declination.
• COVID-19 vaccination series or documented declination.
• References: Two professional references required.
• Work history verification for at least the last 7 years or two most recent employers.
• Various facility-specific compliance documents including confidentiality, HIPAA, compliance training, and policy acknowledgments must be reviewed and signed prior to start.

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be prepared to complete all required documentation and compliance training prior to assignment start.
• Some state-specific requirements and forms may apply depending on the candidate’s licensure and assignment location.
• Candidates should discuss weekend requirements and any on-call expectations during the interview process.

This position is ideal for experienced Physical Therapists with recent Adult Home Health experience looking for a travel contract opportunity in Missouri.