Physical Therapist - Home Health

Job Details

This Home Health Physical Therapist travel position is based in the welcoming community of Marlborough, Massachusetts, a lively city in the heart of the state's MetroWest region. Marlborough offers an ideal blend of suburban comfort and urban convenience, making it an excellent base for a travel assignment. The city provides easy access to both Boston and Worcester, allowing you to enjoy big-city attractions while returning to a relaxed, community-oriented environment at the end of the day.Marlborough is known for its well-kept neighborhoods, extensive shopping and dining options, and numerous recreational opportunities. Local parks, walking paths, and nearby lakes offer plenty of ways to enjoy the outdoors between shifts. The area's central location puts you close to scenic New England towns, hiking trails, and cultural attractions, and it's an easy drive to the coast or the mountains for weekend adventures. For travelers, this means a rich variety of things to do, whether you prefer exploring local breweries and restaurants, attending community events, or taking day trips across the region.In this assignment, you will provide skilled home health physical therapy services to adult and geriatric patients within their homes throughout Marlborough and nearby communities. You will conduct comprehensive evaluations, develop individualized plans of care, and deliver therapeutic interventions focused on improving mobility, strength, balance, and safety in the home environment. You will also play a key role in patient and caregiver education, emphasizing fall prevention, safe transfer techniques, home exercise programs, and strategies to promote independence.A typical day involves traveling between patient homes, managing a case load that may include post-acute patients discharged from hospitals or rehab facilities, individuals with chronic conditions, and patients requiring rehabilitation after orthopedic or neurological events. You will collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary team that may include nursing, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and social work to coordinate care and support optimal patient outcomes. Documentation is completed electronically, and you will be expected to maintain timely and accurate records in alignment with home health regulations and agency protocols.The work environment is designed to be supportive and collaborative, even though the role is largely autonomous in the field. Clinical leadership and office-based staff are available to assist with complex cases, scheduling support, and clinical questions. Travelers often find this type of setting to be both professional and welcoming, with an emphasis on evidence-based practice and patient-centered care. The home health model allows you to see the direct impact of your interventions in your patients' daily lives and living spaces, making the work particularly meaningful and rewarding.You will typically work full-time hours, with weekday schedules and occasional flexibility needed to meet patient needs. Visit volumes and patient ratios are managed to support safe, high-quality care and allow for thorough assessments, treatment sessions, and documentation. Because this is a home health travel role, you will have the opportunity to build strong relationships with patients and families while also gaining valuable experience that can strengthen your resume and support future career advancement.

Benefits

Allied travel assignments are typically for 13 weeks and offer generous packages that include:

• Competitive pay rates
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) and Flex Spending
• Life Insurance
• Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
• Free Continuing Education
• Competitive Housing Deal
• Refer a friend and earn extra cash!

Required Qualifications

Physical Therapist, Home Health Experience: 1 year References: 1 Reference in entire work history

Preferred Qualifications

Homecare Homebase

About Company

At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.