Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Join a traveling Physical Therapist team serving home health patients in Forrest City, AR, and provide evaluations, reassessments, and start-of-care visits that support patient recovery and chronic condition management. This role emphasizes thorough documentation, timely charting, and efficient delivery of high-quality home-based physical therapy services.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor‘s, Master‘s, or Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program approved by the APTA.
Active Arkansas PT license required to start the assignment.
Current CPR/BLS certification from AHA or ARC.
Home health experience required.
Experience with Homecare Homebase (HCHB) required.
Ability to complete documentation within 24 hours is preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
Efficient documentation practices and experience meeting productivity expectations in home health settings.
Experience performing PT evaluations, reassessments, SOC visits, and treatment visits in patient homes.
Assignment Details
Shift hours: M-F 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.
Weekly hours: flexible; open to 32-40 hours per week.
On-call or weekend requirement: No.
Mileage reimbursement provided between visits, from first patient to last patient.
Coverage area includes Phillips County and Helena/West Helena area. Candidates should be prepared to travel within the coverage area.
Apply now and you will be contacted by a recruiter who will give you more information.
Benefits
We value your commitment to patient care and offer a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits may include medical coverage, retirement plan options, recruiter support, referral incentives, housing assistance when applicable, and travel and license reimbursement. Specific benefit details will be provided by your recruiter.
Impacting Patient Care
Provide essential home-based physical therapy evaluations, reassessments, and treatment visits that support patient independence and recovery. Maintain high standards for documentation and clinical care to ensure continuity and quality of services across the home health population.
Location Highlights
Forrest City offers access to regional outdoor and cultural destinations within a short drive.
The community is approximately 30 miles from Helena-West Helena and provides proximity to the Mississippi River and local fishing opportunities. Visitors can reach state parks and wildlife areas within an hour, including Delta Heritage Trail and nearby natural preserves, supporting an active, outdoors-oriented lifestyle and regional cultural sites in eastern Arkansas.
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The employer celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.