Travel Home Health Physical Therapist - per week
Description:
American Traveler is seeking a travel Home Health Physical Therapist for a travel job in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Physical Therapist
Discipline: Therapy
Start Date: 12/08/2025
Duration: 13 weeks
40 hours per week
Shift: 10 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Description
American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist with a minimum of 1 year of recent home health experience and BLS certification for a Home Health assignment.
Responsibilities
Home health setting covering 13 counties with weekly rotation for furthest coverage areas
Choice of 5x8 or 4x10 day shifts with 8:00 AM start time
Call required one Sunday every five weeks
Weekend coverage every fifth week, with compensatory days off during that week
Patient caseload is adjusted based on travel distance and mileage
Uses Epic for charting, Epic experience preferred
Responsibilities include home health physical therapy assessments and interventions across multiple counties
Team rotates to cover distant areas with lower patient load on high mileage days
Return staff must be gone for at least one year before returning in a traveler capacity
Orientation includes completion of non-billable modules through MyPath
Scrubs or polo top with black, grey, or khaki pants required; no prints
Locals are accepted at a reduced rate
Must submit requests for time off with application
Requirements
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree required
Active state physical therapy license required if applicable
Minimum 1 year of recent home health experience required
BLS certification required
EPIC charting experience preferred
Travel therapist experience preferred
Must live at least 50 miles from the facility for travel pay eligibility
Must provide two professional references for consideration
Benefits
High Pay and Bonuses
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
401(k) Plan
Weekly Payroll Deposit
Free Online CEUs
Generous Housing Allowance
Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
Traveler Rewards and Discounts
American Traveler Job ID #P-628693. Pay package is based on 10 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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