Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Join a traveling Physical Therapist role in Shelbyville, KY, providing home health services to patients recovering from injuries and managing chronic conditions. This position requires completing SOCs/ROCs, routine visits, supervisory visits, and re-assessments while documenting in OASIS and HCHB.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program approved by the APTA.
• Active Kentucky Physical Therapist license required to start the assignment.
• Home health experience required.
• Experience with OASIS and HCHB required.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• OASIS certification preferred.
• Must be able to complete SOCs/ROCs, routine visits, supervisory visits, and re-assessments.

Preferred Qualifications

• OASIS certification.

Assignment Details

• Shift hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM.
• Weekly guaranteed hours: 32.
• On-call or weekend requirement: No.
• Will be reimbursed for mileage between visits from first patient to last patient.
• Coverage areas include Shelby County, eastern Jefferson County, and Spencer County.

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

Benefits

We provide a comprehensive benefits package beginning day one. Benefits include medical coverage, 401k matching, travel and license reimbursement, 24/7 recruiter support, competitive referral bonuses, and 100% paid housing availability when applicable.

Impacting Patient Care

Provide essential home health physical therapy services that support patient independence and recovery. Use OASIS and HCHB documentation to ensure quality outcomes and continuity of care across visits. Contribute to interdisciplinary collaboration and patient-centered care in the community.

Location Highlights

Shelbyville, KY offers a mix of small-town and outdoor recreation within easy reach of regional attractions. The city is near Shelbyville Country Club and several local parks, and is approximately 30 minutes east of downtown Louisville. The area provides access to the Kentucky Bourbon Trail within an hour’s drive and to state parks such as Bernheim Forest about 25 miles away, supporting an active outdoor lifestyle and short commutes to urban amenities.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. 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. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.