Travel Physical Therapist - Home Health

Travel Physical Therapist - Home Health

American Traveler is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist with 2+ years of experience for a 13-week Home Health assignment in the Sacramento, CA area, providing in-home and community-based care across a diverse patient population.

Care is delivered in patients' homes, assisted living facilities, senior apartments, and board and care homes.

Patient caseload is 35 patients per day, with up to 2 Start of Care visits per day or a combination of 34 evaluations.

Visit time is weighted to account for travel, documentation, and case management e.g., a Start of Care visit is weighted at approximately 3.754 hours total.

Patient population is varied and includes orthopedic, cardiology, pulmonary, oncology, neurology, geriatric, and amputation cases; no pediatrics or hospice.

Service territory primarily covers the Sacramento area, with teams organized to reduce drive time and improve case continuity; coverage may extend to the Yolo County/Woodland area as needed.

Schedule is MondayFriday, 8:30am5:00pm with all work expected to be completed within the shift.

One weekend shift per month is requested but not required.

Holiday coverage is expected, with flexibility available if time off is requested in advance.

EMR: Homecare Homebase (HCHB) experience preferred.

Minimum 2 years of experience in a healthcare setting required; community or home health experience preferred.

Home health experience including OASIS documentation required.

Active CA PT license required (license required if applicable).

Current BLS (AHA) certification required.

NPI number required.

Valid driver's license and proof of current automobile insurance required.

Strong oral and written communication skills with good organizational ability.

Ability to work in varied home environments, which may include cramped, hot/cold, or cluttered conditions.

2 professional references required for consideration: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked, and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked (both must include dates of employment and eligibility for rehire).

Copy of driver's license required for consideration.

PT will supervise up to 2 PTAs or COTAs.

Managed by an RN Manager with support from a Regional Rehab Leader/Educator for therapy-related questions.

Orientation is a robust 3-week process combining online learning and field precepting; solo work is expected by the end of week 2, or week 3 at the latest.

Scrubs are recommended but not provided; business professional dress code applies closed-toe shoes required, no jeans, tank tops, or logo shirts.

Mileage is reimbursable per GSA guidelines; mileage accrual begins after departure from the first patient assignment, not from the clinician's housing.

Candidates who have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any facility associated with CommonSpirit, including CHI and/or Dignity, within the past year are not eligible; candidates employed PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered.