Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Join a traveling Physical Therapist role in New Albany, IN (Home Health) where you will help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while experiencing life in a new location. Apply now and a recruiter will reach out with more details.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school approved by the APTA. Active Indiana PT license with no restrictions required to start the assignment. Minimum one year of physical therapy experience required. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required (AHA or ARC accepted). Home health experience preferred. Experience with HCHB and OASIS preferred.

Assignment Details

Facility Type: Home Health. Shift Name: Days. Shift Details: Days 0800-1600. Monday–Friday schedule reported as 8:00 AM–4:30 PM for typical coverage. Weekly Hours: 40 hour guarantee indicated. On-call/Weekend Requirement: One weekend per month required. Coverage Area: Multiple counties including Clark, Floyd, Harrison, Jefferson, Scott, Washington, and Crawford (travel between patient homes expected). Mileage reimbursed between visits from first to last patient. Primary responsibilities: Regular home visits, start-of-care, resumption-of-care, and recertification visits; documentation in HCHB and completion of OASIS assessments. Education: Minimum Bachelor’s Degree required.

Location Highlights

New Albany sits on the Ohio River across from downtown Louisville and provides easy access to urban amenities and outdoor recreation.

The downtown riverfront and Ohio River Greenway are within minutes of local neighborhoods, and the city is about a 10–15 minute drive to downtown Louisville attractions such as the Kentucky Bourbon Trail distilleries and the Louisville Slugger Museum. The area offers suburban and small-city living with access to nearby state parks, including Charlestown State Park and the Jefferson Memorial Forest within a 30–45 minute drive, providing hiking, camping, and mountain biking options. Commuting is convenient via I-265 and I-64 corridors, and the location supports an active lifestyle with riverside trails, historic districts, and frequent cultural events in the greater Louisville metro area.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your commitment to patient care. Benefits include medical options, 401k matching, access to recruiter support, referral bonuses, and travel and license reimbursement. Housing assistance may be available. Specific benefit details will be provided by the recruiter.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Join a travel PT role that offers full-time hours, benefits eligibility, and professional support while working in home health settings. Opportunities include direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts. A recruiter will provide additional assignment details and next steps.

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.