Travel Physical Therapist - Home Health

Travel Physical Therapist - Home Health

American Traveler

Paducah, Kentucky, United States

Position ID: P-728248

Position status: Open

Assignment type: travel

Shift: Days

Length (weeks): 13

Openings: 1

Start date: 2026-11-30

$2,707.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist for a Home Health position requiring KY state licensure and at least one year of acute care PT experience.

Details

• Home health setting covering Massac, Johnson, and Pope counties
• Monday through Friday schedule, 8:15am to 5:00pm
• One weekend of on-call coverage per month
• HomeCare HomeBase charting system preferred but not required

Requirements

• KY Physical Therapy State License required if applicable
• Minimum of one year of PT experience in an acute care setting required
• BLS certification required
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance with candidate listed as a driver required
• Home care experience preferred
• Strong communication skills with patients, families, physicians, and co-workers
• Knowledge of therapy best practices and sound clinical judgment
• Detail-oriented with strong time management and prioritization skills

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include assessment, evaluation, discharge planning, and documentation such as OASIS and plans of care
• Utilizes assistive devices and equipment including crutches, gait belts, walkers, and wheelchairs
• Focus on home exercise programs, patient and family education, and safety/injury prevention
• Mileage reimbursed for travel between patient visits
• Open to first-time travelers

Hours per week: 40

Hours per shift: 8