Travel Physical Therapist - $2,420 per week

Jackson Therapy Partners is seeking a travel Home Health Physical Therapist for a travel job in Forrest City, Arkansas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 05/25/2026
• Duration: 32 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Join a traveling Physical Therapist team serving home health patients in Forrest City, AR, and provide evaluations, reassessments, and start-of-care visits that support patient recovery and chronic condition management. This role emphasizes thorough documentation, timely charting, and efficient delivery of high-quality home-based physical therapy services.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program approved by the APTA.
• Active Arkansas PT license required to start the assignment.
• Current CPR/BLS certification from AHA or ARC.
• Home health experience required.
• Experience with Homecare Homebase (HCHB) required.
• Ability to complete documentation within 24 hours is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Efficient documentation practices and experience meeting productivity expectations in home health settings.
• Experience performing PT evaluations, reassessments, SOC visits, and treatment visits in patient homes.

Assignment Details

• Shift hours: M-F 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.
• Weekly hours: flexible; open to 32-40 hours per week.
• On-call or weekend requirement: No.
• Mileage reimbursement provided between visits, from first patient to last patient.
• Coverage area includes Phillips County and Helena/West Helena area. Candidates should be prepared to travel within the coverage area.

Apply now and you will be contacted by a recruiter who will give you more information.

Benefits

We value your commitment to patient care and offer a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits may include medical coverage, retirement plan options, recruiter support, referral incentives, housing assistance when applicable, and travel and license reimbursement. Specific benefit details will be provided by your recruiter.

Impacting Patient Care

Provide essential home-based physical therapy evaluations, reassessments, and treatment visits that support patient independence and recovery. Maintain high standards for documentation and clinical care to ensure continuity and quality of services across the home health population.

Location Highlights

Forrest City offers access to regional outdoor and cultural destinations within a short drive. The community is approximately 30 miles from Helena-West Helena and provides proximity to the Mississippi River and local fishing opportunities. Visitors can reach state parks and wildlife areas within an hour, including Delta Heritage Trail and nearby natural preserves, supporting an active, outdoors-oriented lifestyle and regional cultural sites in eastern Arkansas.

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 celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.

Jackson Therapy Partners Job ID #445815. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

About Jackson Therapy Partners

Delivering a lifetime of opportunities in both contract and permanent positions, Jackson Therapy Partners™ connects highly skilled therapy and education professionals with rewarding careers at more than 1,300 rehab facilities, schools, outpatient clinics, hospitals, and skilled nursing facilities every year. Our award-winning team is 100% committed to you and to the development and success of your healthcare career. We take pride in being a value-driven company with a social conscious, and we're invested in your future. With Jackson, you'll get the jobs you want most from a company that values patient care as much as you do. Jackson Therapy Partners is part of the Jackson Healthcare® family of companies.