Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Provide in-home skilled physical therapy services as a traveling Physical Therapist in St. Petersburg, FL. Deliver patient evaluation, individualized plans of care, therapeutic interventions to improve mobility, strength, balance, and safety, and education for patients and caregivers to promote independence. Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant documentation supporting medical necessity and homebound status. Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members, communicate changes in condition, participate in care coordination, complete OASIS, adhere to agency policies, and supervise PTA services when applicable.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelors, Masters, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program approved by the APTA.
Active Florida physical therapy license required to start the assignment.
Home health experience required.
Experience with HCHB electronic medical record required.
OASIS knowledge required and experience completing OASIS assessments.
BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
Minimum education requirement: Bachelors degree.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supervising PTA services preferred.
Familiarity with home exercise program development and caregiver education preferred.

Assignment Details

Shift hours: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
Work schedule: Monday through Friday.
Weekly hour guarantee: 40 hours.
Mileage reimbursed between visits from first patient to last patient.
On-call/weekend requirement: N/A.
Coverage area: St. Petersburg area; candidate may be required to travel within the coverage area.

Apply now and you will be contacted by a recruiter who will give you more information.

Benefits

Full medical benefits and 401(k) matching plan.
Travel and license reimbursement.
100% paid housing available when applicable.
24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
Competitive referral bonuses.

Impacting Patient Care

Provide essential home health physical therapy services that support patient independence and safety. Contribute to interdisciplinary care coordination, maintain compliance with documentation and OASIS requirements, and support quality outcomes for patients in their homes.

Location Highlights

St. Petersburg offers a coastal lifestyle with cultural and outdoor attractions within short drives.

Visit the Salvador Dalí Museum and the Chihuly Collection in downtown St. Petersburg, both within a few miles of the waterfront arts district. Enjoy Gulf Coast beaches such as Fort De Soto Park approximately 20 minutes from downtown, offering kayaking, fishing piers, and multi-mile nature trails. Choose from waterfront parks, a growing dining scene on Central Avenue, and easy access to Tampa via the Sunshine Skyway Bridge and I-275 for regional transit and airport connections.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The employer is committed to creating an inclusive environment.

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