Travel Home Health Physical Therapist - $2,621 per week

American Traveler; Oak Brook (IL); Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Premium medical, dental, vision and生活?

401(k) match

Housing stipend

Zusammenfassung

American Traveler is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapist for a travel assignment in Oak Brook, Illinois, to provide in-home care to adult patients in South Chicago with about 6 visits daily.

Schedule is Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, 15 weeks, 40 hours per week, with occasional weekend rotation; includes EPIC and OASIS documentation, a laptop and cell phone for fieldwork, and on-site supervisor support.

Qualifikationen

• Active PT license required.
• BLS certification required.
• Bachelor's degree or higher required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience, including at least 1 year in home health.
• OASIS experience required.
• Valid driver's license, auto insurance, and personal vehicle required.

Aufgaben

• Provide in-home care to adult patients in South Chicago.
• Manage a caseload of about 6 visits per day (4–5 for initial visits).
• Develop care plans and discharge planning.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and supervise PTAs as needed.

Kenntnisse

PT license

BLS certification

2 years experience

OASIS experience

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

EPIC EMR

OASIS documentation

Jobbeschreibung

American Traveler is seeking a travel Home Health Physical Therapist for a travel job in Oak Brook, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 11/23/2026
• Duration: 15 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 23, 2026
• Length: 15 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapist with at least 2 years of experience, including 1 year in home health, to provide in-home care to adult patients in South Chicago.

Details

• Home health position providing in-home care to adult patients in South Chicago, primarily covering zip codes 60620, 60628, and 60643
• May occasionally float to zip codes 60617 and 60619
• Caseload of approximately 6 visits per day, or 4-5 patients per day when conducting an OASIS initial visit
• Patient population includes falls, post-orthopedic surgeries, chronic disease (CHF, COPD), generalized weakness, and some post-stroke patients
• Schedule is Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM, with a weekend rotation of 1 shift every 5-6 weeks and a weekday off in exchange
• No on-call requirements
• No holiday work required; option to work the weekend before/after a holiday to reach 40 hours or take the holiday unpaid
• Uses EPIC Remote Client EMR and OASIS documentation system
• Provided with a laptop and cell phone for fieldwork

Requirements

• Active PT state license required if applicable
• BLS certification required
• Bachelor's degree or higher required
• Minimum 2 years of experience, including at least 1 year of home health experience
• OASIS experience required
• Valid driver's license, auto insurance, and personal vehicle required
• Strong skills in recognizing changes in patient condition, conducting initial intake assessments, developing care plans, and discharge planning
• Comfortable working within an interdisciplinary team
• Experience supervising PTAs preferred

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include initial evaluations, care planning, treatment, and discharge planning for home health patients
• After the initial visit, therapists will manage their own scheduling; a scheduler handles new patient assignments
• Support available from a manager/supervisor via Teams or phone, along with PTA collaboration
• Orientation includes NEO and up to 2 weeks of unit orientation, including EPIC onboarding and a preceptor week
• Additional training provided as needed to ensure competency
• Monthly in-person team meetings held at a central location
• Business casual, professional attire required; solid color scrubs permitted without graphics or logos
• First-time travelers will be considered for this position
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate with no radius restrictions
• Former Advocate Health employees must have been separated for at least 12 months to be eligible

American Traveler Job ID #P-778969. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 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.