Physical Therapist (Travel)

The Judge Group; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

The Judge Group is seeking an experienced Travel Physical Therapist (PT) to provide skilled home health services across Hardin, Meade, and Breckinridge Counties in Kentucky. The role involves comprehensive assessments, developing treatment plans, and independent scheduling with collaboration on an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Ideal candidates are self-motivated clinicians who can travel to patients’ homes, supervise PTAs and aides where allowed, and maintain CMS-compliant documentation.

Qualifications

• KY licensed PT required.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Current automobile insurance.
• Reliable transportation for daily patient visits.
• Ability to work independently and manage a flexible patient schedule.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including functional status, mobility, endurance, pain, and CMS documentation.
• Develop and implement individualized physical therapy plans of care in collaboration with physicians and the healthcare team.
• Provide skilled physical therapy services in accordance with state guidelines and agency policies.
• Monitor patient progress and communicate changes to physicians and care team.
• Travel throughout the assigned service area to provide patient care in home settings.
• Supervise PTAs and Home Health Aides as permitted by policy and state regulations.
• Complete evaluations, documentation, progress notes, and care plans within timelines.

Job description

Travel Physical Therapist (PT) - Home Health

Location: Hardin County, Meade County, and Breckinridge County, KY

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

On-Call Requirement: None

Productivity Expectation: 30 productivity points per week

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Physical Therapist (PT) to provide skilled home health services throughout Hardin, Meade, and Breckinridge Counties. The Physical Therapist is responsible for evaluating patients, developing individualized treatment plans, implementing therapeutic interventions, and monitoring patient progress to improve functional mobility, reduce pain, and enhance overall quality of life.

The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated clinician who thrives in an independent work environment while collaborating effectively with an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Essential Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including functional status, mobility, endurance, pain, and evaluation of all body systems required for CMS documentation.
• Develop and implement individualized physical therapy plans of care in collaboration with physicians and the healthcare team.
• Provide skilled physical therapy services in accordance with state practice guidelines, agency policies, and evidence-based standards of care.
• Monitor patient progress and communicate changes in condition to physicians, nursing staff, and other members of the care team.
• Deliver treatments designed to restore function, relieve pain, improve mobility, and maximize patient independence.
• Educate patients, family members, caregivers, and healthcare team members regarding treatment plans, progress, and functional limitations.
• Complete all required evaluations, documentation, progress notes, and care plans within established timelines.
• Report evaluation findings, treatment goals, and recommended visit frequencies to the supervising nurse within 24 hours of assessment.
• Travel throughout the assigned service area to provide patient care in home settings.
• Supervise Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) and Home Health Aides as permitted by agency policy and state regulations.
• Participate in case conferences, staff meetings, continuing education, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Prepare discharge summaries and periodic patient status reports as required.
• Maintain current clinical knowledge, licensure, and competency standards.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Compensation and Mileage

• Mileage reimbursement is provided for travel between patient visits, beginning with the first patient and ending with the last patient of the day.
• Travel from home to the first patient and from the last patient back home is not reimbursed.

Required Qualifications

• Current Physical Therapist (PT) license in the State of Kentucky.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license.
• Current automobile insurance.
• Reliable transportation for daily patient visits.
• Ability to work independently and manage a flexible patient schedule.

Preferred Qualifications

• Home Health experience.
• OASIS documentation proficiency.
• Strong clinical assessment and care planning skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Team-oriented approach with a positive attitude.
• Strong time management and organizational abilities.

Medical, dental, and vision insurance are available to qualified candidates who meet eligibility requirements.