Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Join a traveling Physical Therapist team in Meyersdale, PA working in Home Health where you will help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while experiencing life in a new location. Apply now and a recruiter will reach out with more details.

Minimum Requirements

• Physical Therapist degree (PT) required. Must meet client requirement for PT degree.
• Active Pennsylvania Physical Therapist license required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Experience with home health environments preferred, including evaluations, start of care, OASIS visits, and return/supervisor visits.
• Willingness to travel within assigned coverage areas including Somerset County, Cambria County, Northern Cambria, and Indiana County.
• Ability to meet productivity expectations (30 points) and weekly hour expectations up to 40 hours (32 hours guaranteed stated by client).
• Professional dress per client policy: royal blue or black scrubs, or khakis and polo shirt.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to document mileage for reimbursement between visits.
• Preferred: prior home health documentation and OASIS experience.

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Home Health.
• Shift Name: Days.
• Shift Details: Days 08:00–16:00 (8:00am–4:00pm).
• Weekly Hours: Weekly hour guarantee up to 40 hours; client indicates 32 hours guaranteed.
• Weekend/On-call: Weekend/on-call requirement discussed with client; coverage every 8 weekends indicated.
• Coverage Area: Somerset County with additional coverage across Cambria, Northern Cambria, and Indiana County. Mileage reimbursed between visits.
• Primary responsibilities: patient evaluations, start of care, OASIS visits, and return/supervisor visits.

Location Highlights

Meyersdale, PA offers access to outdoor recreation and small-town amenities. The town sits near the Somerset County region and provides proximity to Laurel Ridge State Park and the Great Allegheny Passage trail, both within a short drive (roughly 20–40 minutes) for hiking and cycling. The area is within commuting distance to Fort Necessity National Battlefield (about 30–45 minutes) and the Ohio River valley region, supporting an outdoor, rural lifestyle with quiet neighborhoods and local festivals. Public transit options are limited; personal vehicle commute is common. Nearby towns such as Somerset and Johnstown offer additional dining, cultural events, and medical facilities within 20–40 minutes, suitable for clinicians seeking a suburban to rural work-life balance.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your commitment to patient care. Recruiter support and benefits information will be provided during the application process.

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.