Travel Home Health PT for Geriatric Stroke Rehab

American Traveler, LLC.; Martinez (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Pay and Bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Free Online CEUs

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapist to provide care to geriatric patients in Georgia. This role requires 1+ year of experience treating strokes and orthopedic conditions.

You will perform evaluations, develop and implement home exercise programs, and educate patients and families. Travel between assignments is common, with a typical 7 visits/day, 8:00–4:30 schedule, and mileage reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience required
• BLS certification required
• GA PT license or Compact PT license required; license required if applicable
• Experience with home health, geriatrics, strokes, and orthopedic conditions required
• Skilled in patient assessment, adaptive and assistive devices, and body mechanics
• Experience with documentation including OASIS, plan of care, evaluations, and reassessments
• Proficient with equipment such as gait belts, Hoyer lifts, walkers, and sliding boards
• Experience treating hip fractures, total hip and knee replacements, and lower extremity amputations preferred
• Experience with dementia, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's disease patients preferred
• Strong skills in home exercise programs, medication management, and patient/family education

Responsibilities

• Home Health setting serving adult to geriatric patients
• Focus on stroke, orthopedic, and geriatric caseloads
• Typical caseload of 7 visits per day with productivity around 25 units for full time
• Day shift schedule, 5x8 hours, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• No weekend shifts required
• May float within facility and scope of practice as needed
• Uses Homecare Homebase (HCHB) charting system, transitioning to Epic around September 2026
• Mileage reimbursed at IRS standard rate
• Responsibilities include evaluations, treatment planning, home exercise programs, and patient/family education
• If no HCHB experience, an online course must be completed prior to starting
• Scrubs of any color are accepted
• Maximum RTO of 7 days per contract, must be finalized at time of submission
• No RTO requests permitted during orientation week
• Holiday coverage required based on number of major holidays falling within the assignment
• First-time travelers are accepted for this role
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate
• Prior Piedmont employees must be away from all Piedmont facilities for one full year before returning as a traveler
• Returning travelers who were cancelled or not approved for return must complete one assignment outside Piedmont before reapplying

Skills

Clinical assessment

Geriatrics

Home health

Documentation (OASIS)

Adaptive devices

Body mechanics

Patient/family education

Job description

American Traveler is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapist to provide care to geriatric patients in Georgia. This role requires 1+ year of experience treating strokes and orthopedic conditions.

You will perform evaluations, develop and implement home exercise programs, and educate patients and families. Travel between assignments is common, with a typical 7 visits/day, 8:00–4:30 schedule, and mileage reimbursement.