Travel Home Health Physical Therapist - $2,280 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel Home Health Physical Therapist for a travel job in Red Bluff, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Apr 13, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) with 2+ years of experience for a home health position serving a primarily orthopedic and geriatric patient population across Tehama County.

Details

• Home health care setting serving most of Tehama County
• Average daily census of 78 patients, expected to grow with additional PT availability
• Patient population includes orthopedic/joint replacement and geriatric patients with multiple comorbidities such as CHF and COPD
• PT staff conduct Start of Care (SOC) visits, particularly for orthopedic patients when nursing is not ordered
• Patient caseload of approximately 5 visits per day
• Daily driving is approximately 40 miles, expected to decrease as patient load is redistributed
• EMR: Netsmart (laptop provided for charting)
• 8-hour day shifts, with occasional Saturday coverage for orthopedic patients
• Holidays off
• No on-call or ventilator responsibilities

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of physical therapy experience required
• Current PT license required; pending licenses will not be accepted — license required if applicable
• Active BLS certification required; pending certifications will not be accepted
• Valid driver's license required for consideration
• 2 professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, both including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include home health evaluations and treatment visits, with a focus on orthopedic and geriatric patients
• The home health therapy team includes PT, OT, and SLP disciplines, with intake RN and manager support in the office
• Nurse aides are available to support the care team
• 12-hour facility orientation provided
• Candidates who have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity Health facility within the past year are not eligible; candidates employed PRN through outside firms will be considered

American Traveler Job ID #P-687944. 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.

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