Travel Home Health Physical Therapist - $2,313 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel Home Health Physical Therapist for a travel job in Sarasota, Florida.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 20 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: May 18, 2026
• Length: 20 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist with home health experience for a traveling PT Home Health position serving Medicare and commercial insurance patients across a multi-county territory in Florida.

Details

• Home health setting serving skilled home care patients covered under Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and commercial insurance
• Patient population includes med/surg, cardiac, ortho (hips/knees/shoulders), post-surgical, COPD, CHF, pneumonia, CVA, falls, weakness, Parkinson's, failure to thrive, respiratory, neuro, trachs, trauma, AKA/BKA, and ADL cases
• Caseload of 6–8 home visits per day with a minimum of 6 points per day (may increase at manager's discretion)
• Day shift schedule, 5x8 hours (8:00–17:00)
• 1–2 weekend shifts required per contract
• Equipment provided includes a laptop, MiFi for internet access, and a portable printer
• Documentation systems used: BayCare Forms, BayCare Scheduling, and Ace Timesheet

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of physical therapy experience required; home health experience required
• Current BLS certification required
• Valid state PT license required (license required if applicable)
• Valid driver's license and personal vehicle required to conduct home visits
• OASIS training preferred
• Proficiency with assessment, cardiopulmonary/circulatory evaluation, ortho, neuro, home exercise program development, patient and family education, safety and injury prevention, billing, and documentation
• Experience with adaptive equipment including gait belts, rolling walkers, sit-to-stand lifts, sliding boards, soft/hard collars, standard walkers, supplemental oxygen, upper extremity prosthetics, and wheelchair assessment
• COVID vaccination or approved exemption required
• Flu shot or signed declination required; mask must be worn at all times while on the job if flu vaccine is declined

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include skilled home visits, patient and family education, safety and injury prevention, signs and symptom recognition of physical/sexual/psychological abuse, and billing documentation
• Scrub color requirement: any solid color
• Local candidates are accepted for this position
• 2 professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years required for consideration

American Traveler Job ID #P-697110. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Physical Therapist - Home Health

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.