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Travel Home Health Physical Therapist - $2,346 per week

American Traveler, Tampa, FL, United States

Salary max: $58.00

Duration: Full Time


American Traveler is seeking a travel Home Health Physical Therapist for a travel job in Tampa, Florida. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Physical Therapist Discipline: Therapy Start Date: 05/18/2026 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: May 18, 2026 Length: 20 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist with home health experience for a skilled home care position serving a diverse patient population across the Tampa, FL area. Details Skilled home health setting serving Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and commercial insurance patients Patient population includes med/surg, cardiac, ortho, hip/knee/shoulder replacements, post-surgical, COPD, CHF, pneumonia, CVA, falls, weakness, Parkinson's, failure to thrive, respiratory, neuro, trachs, trauma, AKA/BKA, and ADL patients Home visit caseload of 6–8 patients per day, with a minimum of 6 points per day (may increase at manager's discretion) Day shift schedule, 5x8-hour shifts (8:00–17:00) Visits and hours are self-scheduled based on the needs of the home care office Weekend coverage required approximately 1–2 weekends per contract Equipment provided includes a laptop, MiFi device for internet access, and a portable printer Documentation systems used: BayCare Forms, BayCare Scheduling, and ACE Timesheet Requirements Minimum 1 year of physical therapy experience required; home health experience required OASIS training preferred Current BLS certification required Active state PT license required (license required if applicable) Valid driver's license and personal vehicle required to conduct home visits Proficiency in assessment, cardiopulmonary/circulatory care, documentation, ortho, and neuro required Experience with home exercise program development, patient/family education, safety and injury prevention, and billing required Experience with adaptive equipment including gait belts, rolling walkers, sit-to-stand lifts, sliding boards, soft/hard collars, standard walkers, supplemental oxygen, upper extremity prosthetics, and wheelchair assessment COVID vaccination required or exemption form on file Flu shot or signed declination required; mandatory mask wearing at all times while on the job if declining the flu shot Additional Information Responsibilities include skilled home visits, patient and family education, documentation, and care coordination across a diverse patient population Any solid color scrubs are acceptable 2 professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years required for consideration American Traveler Job ID P-697112. 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.aa415a4b-8b21-40fc-a65c-70d2b25ca29a