Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Join our travel Physical Therapist team in Orlando, FL, providing home health services where you will help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while experiencing life in a new location. Apply now and a recruiter will reach out with more details.

Minimum Requirements

• Doctoral, Master‘s, or Bachelor‘s Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Active Florida Physical Therapy license required prior to start.
• Proficiency with HCHB and OASIS required.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Experience delivering in‑home physical therapy, including comprehensive evaluations, home safety assessments, and development of individualized Plans of Care.
• Ability to manage an independent caseload and meet productivity expectations (client expects approximately 40 hours weekly and productivity target of 25 points).
• Experience coordinating care with interdisciplinary teams and adhering to Medicare/VA/payer documentation standards.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel between patient homes. Mileage between visits is reimbursed by the client.
• Preferred: Immediate availability.

Assignment Details

• Facility type: Home Health.
• Shift name: Evenings.
• Shift hours: 2000-0400.
• Shift pattern: Evenings, 5x8.
• Coverage area: Orange County, primarily east and central Orlando.
• Weekly hours: 40 (client weekly guarantee).
• On-call / weekend requirement: No.
• Dress code: any color scrubs.

Location Highlights

Orlando offers a mix of urban attractions and nearby natural areas within short drives. The city is home to downtown Orlando and the Lake Eola Park amphitheater, and it is approximately 20–30 minutes from Orlando International Airport. Orlando is within 1.5–2 hours drive of the Atlantic Coast beaches such as Cocoa Beach and 1–2 hours from Gulf Coast areas like Clearwater. Cultural and entertainment options include the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts and the Orlando Museum of Art, with multiple dining districts and theme park corridors supporting an urban, active lifestyle.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive in‑home physical therapy evaluations assessing mobility, strength, balance, pain, endurance, and safety.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized Plans of Care aligned with physician orders and patient goals.
• Deliver skilled interventions to improve mobility, gait, balance, strength, endurance, and pain management.
• Provide patient and caregiver education on diagnosis, fall prevention, home exercise programs, and durable medical equipment use.
• Perform home safety assessments and recommend environmental modifications to reduce fall risk.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record, including evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Communicate clinical changes or barriers promptly to ordering physicians and agency leadership.
• Ensure adherence to Medicare, VA, and payer requirements regarding skilled need and homebound status.

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.

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