Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

Travel Physical Therapist Opportunity in Fort Smith, AR

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Join a travel Physical Therapist role in Fort Smith, AR providing home health services to patients recovering from injury or managing chronic conditions. This role requires clinical autonomy, strong documentation skills, and the ability to coordinate care with physicians, nurses, caregivers, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program approved by the APTA.
• Active Arkansas state physical therapy license required prior to start.
• Home Health and OASIS experience required.
• BLS/CPR certification required (American Heart Association or Red Cross acceptable).
• Ability to evaluate functional status, develop and document PT plan of care per state and CMS guidelines.
• Experience completing progress notes and timely communication of evaluation outcomes to nursing/physician within 24 hours.
• Ability to travel within the service area and visit patients across the agency coverage territory.
• Schedule flexibility to participate in weekend rotation and availability on observed holidays as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with HCHB (Homecare Homebase) electronic documentation preferred.
• Prior supervision experience of PTAs or home health aides preferred when permitted by state regulation.

Assignment Details

• Shift hours: 20:00–04:00.
• Weekly hour guarantee: 32 hours per week.
• Coverage area includes Fort Smith, AR and surrounding areas. Travel between patient visits will be reimbursed.
• Schedule flexibility required to meet patient needs; may include weekend rotation and observed holidays.
• May be required to visit patients across nearby agency service areas as needed.

Benefits

• Full medical benefits and 401(k) matching options.
• Travel and license reimbursement.
• 100% paid housing available when applicable.
• 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
• Competitive referral program.

Provide skilled physical therapy services in the home setting following state practice acts and agency standards. Evaluate patients, develop and implement evidence-based plans of care, document OASIS and progress notes per policy, and communicate changes to the interdisciplinary team. Participate in patient education, discharge planning, and agency quality initiatives. Maintain required licensure and continuing education to support best-practice care.

Location Highlights

Fort Smith sits on the Arkansas-Oklahoma border and offers outdoor recreation and historic attractions. The city is adjacent to the Arkansas River and is within a one-hour drive of Lake Fort Smith State Park and the Ozark National Forest. Visitors can explore the Fort Smith National Historic Site and the Riverfront Plaza, and access regional trails for hiking and cycling within 30 minutes. The area provides a mix of suburban and small-city amenities with local museums, dining districts, and regular community events that support an active lifestyle.

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 is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.