Travel Physical Therapist - Home Health American Traveler - 4.0 Martinez, GA Job Details Contract $2,658.49 a week 1 day ago Qualifications Patient treatment planning Neurological physical therapy Oasis (EHR software) Geriatric physical therapy Patient lift systems BLS Certification Working with geriatric patients Rehabilitation devices Care documentation Physical Therapy License Clinical assessment documentation Patient family and caregiver education Medication assistance Body mechanics Orthopedics Patient assessment visits Home health agency experience Physical therapy patient education Geriatrics Experience working with individuals with neurological conditions Home exercise program development
Full Job Description Assignment Overview Shift:
Days, 5x8hrs
Hours:
40 hrs/wk
Start Date:
Oct 12, 2026
Length:
16 weeks
Openings:
1 Description American Traveler is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapist with 1+ years of experience treating geriatric patients with strokes and orthopedic conditions. Details Home Health setting serving adult to geriatric patients Focus on stroke, orthopedic, and geriatric caseloads Typical caseload of 7 visits per day with productivity around 25 units for full time Day shift schedule, 5x8 hours, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM No weekend shifts required May float within facility and scope of practice as needed Uses Homecare Homebase (HCHB) charting system, transitioning to Epic around September 2026 Mileage reimbursed at IRS standard rate Requirements Minimum 1 year of experience required BLS certification required GA PT license or Compact PT license required; license required if applicable Experience with home health, geriatrics, strokes, and orthopedic conditions required Skilled in patient assessment, adaptive and assistive devices, and body mechanics Experience with documentation including OASIS, plan of care, evaluations, and reassessments Proficient with equipment such as gait belts, Hoyer lifts, walkers, and sliding boards Experience treating hip fractures, total hip and knee replacements, and lower extremity amputations preferred Experience with dementia, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's disease patients preferred Strong skills in home exercise programs, medication management, and patient/family education Additional Information Responsibilities include evaluations, treatment planning, home exercise programs, and patient/family education If no HCHB experience, an online course must be completed prior to starting Scrubs of any color are accepted Maximum RTO of 7 days per contract, must be finalized at time of submission No RTO requests permitted during orientation week Holiday coverage required based on number of major holidays falling within the assignment First-time travelers are accepted for this role Local candidates accepted at the same rate Prior Piedmont employees must be away from all Piedmont facilities for one full year before returning as a traveler Returning travelers who were cancelled or not approved for return must complete one assignment outside Piedmont before reapplying