Physical Therapist (PT, Travel or Perm)

American Traveler is seeking a travel Home Health Physical Therapist for a travel job in Largo, Florida.

Job Description & Requirements American Traveler is seeking a travel Home Health Physical Therapist for a travel job in Largo, Florida.

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Physical Therapist

Discipline: Therapy

Start Date: 09/21/2026

Duration: 20 weeks

40 hours per week

Shift: 8 hours, days

Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview Shift: Days, 5x8hrs

Hours: 40 hrs/wk

Start Date: Sep 21, 2026

Length: 20 weeks

Openings: 1

Description American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist for a Home Health position requiring 1+ year of home health experience and a valid FL or compact PT license.

Details Home Health setting providing skilled home visits for Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and Commercial insurance patients

Patient population includes med/surg, cardiac, ortho, hips/knees/shoulders, post-surgical, COPD, CHF, pneumonia, CVA, falls, weakness, Parkinson's, failure to thrive, respiratory, neuro, trachs, trauma, AKA/BKA, and ADL-focused patients

Caseload of 6-8 home skilled visits per day (minimum of 6 points daily, may increase by 1 point at manager's discretion)

Day shift schedule, 5x8 hours, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

1-2 weekends required per contract

Visits and hours are self-scheduled based on the needs of the HomeCare office

Uses BayCare Forms, BayCare Scheduling, and Ace Timesheet documentation systems

Cerner charting experience preferred

Laptop, MiFi for internet access, and portable printers provided for documentation

Requirements Minimum 1 year of experience required, including home health experience

OASIS training preferred

BLS certification required

State PT license required if applicable

Valid FL license or compact license required at time of submittal

Must possess a valid driver's license and a car to make home visits

Skills required include assessment, cardiopulmonary/circulatory care, documentation, orthopedic and neuro care, home exercise program development, medication management, patient/family education, and billing

Experience with equipment including gait belts, rolling walkers, sit-to-stand lifts, sliding boards, soft/hard collars, standard walkers, supplemental oxygen, upper extremity prosthetics, and wheelchair assessments

Must be able to identify signs and symptoms of physical, sexual, and psychological abuse

Knowledge of safety and injury prevention required

Additional Information Main responsibilities include patient assessment, treatment planning, home exercise program development, and patient/family education

Must be COVID vaccinated or have an exemption form on file

Must have a flu shot or declination on file; mandatory mask wearing at all times while at work if declined

Any solid color scrub accepted

Smoke-free facility

Candidates must live at least 100 miles from the facility to qualify for the travel position

No RTO (requested time off) is allowed during the contract

Permanent employees must wait at least 1 year before returning to any BayCare facility as a traveler

First-time travelers will not be considered for this position

American Traveler Job ID #P-738896. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Physical Therapist - Home Health

About American Traveler With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.

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