Travel Home Health Physical Therapist - $2,346 per week
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: 05/19/2026
- Duration: 20 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
- Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
- Hours: 40 hrs/wk
- Start Date: May 19, 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 Pinellas County, FL.
Details- Home health setting providing skilled visits to patients in their place of residence
- Patient population includes med/surg, cardiac, ortho, hip/knee/shoulder post-surgical, COPD, CHF, pneumonia, CVA, falls, weakness, Parkinson's, failure to thrive, respiratory, neuro, trachs, trauma, AKA/BKA, and ADL patients
- Caseload of 6–8 home visits per day (minimum 6 points per day; may increase at manager's discretion)
- Visits are self-scheduled based on the needs of the HomeCare office
- Day shift, 5x8-hour schedule (8:00–17:00)
- 1–2 weekend shifts required per contract
- Equipment used includes gait belt, rolling walker, sit-to-stand lift, sliding boards, soft/hard collars, standard walker, supplemental oxygen, upper extremity prosthetics, and wheelchair
- Documentation systems include BayCare Forms, BayCare Scheduling, and ACE Timesheet; laptop, MiFi, and portable printer provided
- Covers Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and commercial insurance patients
- Minimum 1 year of physical therapy experience required; home health experience required
- Current BLS certification required
- Valid state PT license required (license required if applicable)
- OASIS training preferred
- Valid driver's license and personal vehicle required for home visits
- COVID vaccination required, or exemption form on file
- Flu shot required or declination on file; mandatory mask wearing at all times while on the job if declining
- Proficiency in assessment, cardiopulmonary/circulatory care, documentation, ortho, neuro, home exercise programs, patient/family education, safety and injury prevention, medications, and billing
- Experience with or ability to use standard home health equipment (gait belt, walkers, prosthetics, wheelchair assessment, etc.)
- Responsibilities include skilled home visits, patient and family education, home exercise program development, and documentation
- Any solid color scrubs required
- 2 professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years required for consideration
American Traveler Job ID #P-695503. 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.