Travel Physical Therapist - $2,440 per week

Job Title and Assignment Details Title: Physical Therapist Location: Fairmont, WV Assignment Length: 15 weeks Shift: 08:00 AM - 04:30 PM Hours per week: 40 Minimum guarantee: 40 hours Start Date: 07/20/2026 Position Summary The Physical Therapist will primarily provide outpatient rehabilitation services in an in‑home setting for the older adult population. The in‑home setting could be a patient’s private residence or in a patient’s room in an independent living facility. Client Rehabilitation To You allows the Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat in the most functional environment which is the patient’s home. The Physical Therapist assesses the need for, develops, and delivers physical therapy programs to facilitate rehabilitation. The Physical Therapist identifies the need for and makes referral(s) to other disciplines to address the comprehensive needs of patients. They implement individualized therapy programs designed to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance. In addition, the Physical Therapist instructs, educates and trains patients and caregivers in those skills and functions essential for promoting independence and productivity, in order to diminish or correct pathology. They direct activities to promote and maintain health. This position provides a flexible schedule and work environment in various settings. Responsibilities/Accountabilities Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants, temporary licensees, students and support personnel in accordance with state licensure requirements and professional standards. Maintain adherence to department and patient treatment schedules, timely clinical and billing documentation requirements as well as work‑related meetings. Attend and contribute to patient care, staffing conferences and other related meetings. Make referrals to other disciplines and agencies to address the comprehensive needs of the patient. Consult with other members of the rehabilitation team to select the most appropriate therapeutic regimen consistent with the needs and capabilities of each patient. Adapt program and/or plan of care according to the needs of the individual patient. Promote a safe environment and enforce the elimination of fire and safety hazards. Order supplies and equipment as necessary. Cleans, maintains, identifies, and reports the need for repair of equipment as necessary. Puts patient service first: ensures that patients and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights. Screen, examine and evaluate patients, including history, systems review, and application of appropriate tests and measures; synthesize information and interpret examination findings to establish a diagnosis, identify impairments, determine the predicted level of improvement and the time required to achieve it, identify precautions/contraindications and design a plan of care. Develop appropriate treatment goals and methods in collaboration with the patient and caregivers, implement the physical therapy treatment plan, and complete all related documentation and record keeping regarding these services. Perform therapeutic techniques in areas such as: Therapeutic exercise including aerobic capacity conditioning, balance coordination, agility training, body mechanics and postural stabilization, flexibility exercises, gait and locomotion training, neuromotor development training, relaxation, strength, power, and endurance training Functional training Manual therapy Airway clearance techniques Integumentary repair and protection Use of electrotherapeutic, physical agent and mechanical modalities Health and wellness Education on chronic disease management Falls assessment and interventions to reduce fall risk Case management in the home and community Design, fabricate, fit and/or apply adaptive devices, and train patients in the use of adaptive devices including orthotics and prosthetics. Select appropriate activities suited to the individual’s physical and mental capacity, intelligence level and interest. Instruct patient in the skills and techniques required for participation in mobility activities and evaluate patient progress, attitudes, and behavior as related to rehabilitative potential. Perform routine reexamination as needed to modify/progress plan of treatment. Incorporate health and wellness programming into treatment plans for patients. Perform home and community mobility assessments and provide recommendations for safe mobility in the home and community space. Perform other related duties as required. Specific Educational and Vocational Requirements Must have a valid Physical Therapy license in the state(s) of practice, or proof of license eligibility. Must have a Master’s degree in Physical Therapy; or Must have a Master’s degree in a Physical Therapy related field in addition to a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy; or Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy plus 5 years of progressively responsible PT experience. The qualifying Physical Therapy degree earned outside of the U.S. must be evaluated to be the U.S. equivalent to a degree in Physical Therapy. Must have a valid driver’s license or reliable, independent transportation to and from the patients’ residence. Job Skills Good organizational and time management skills. Good verbal and written communication skills. Compliance Complies with applicable legal requirements, standards, policies and procedures including but not limited to those within the Compliance and Ethics Program, Standard/Code of Conduct, Federal False Claims Act and HIPAA. Participates in required orientation and training programs. Promptly reports concerns and suspected incidences of non‑compliance to supervisor, Compliance Liaison or to the Compliance Officer via the Integrity Hotline. Cooperates with monitoring and audit functions and investigations. Participates, as requested, in quality assurance and process improvement activities. Pay package is based on 8‑hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax‑free stipend amount to be determined. #J-18808-Ljbffr