Travel Physical Therapist - $3,307 per week

Medasource; Ashland (KY); On-site; USD 134,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision benefits

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Referral bonus

Holiday Pay

Weekly pay

Job summary

Medasource is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Ashland, Kentucky. The role covers a 13-week contract with 40 hours per week, typically Monday–Friday, 8A–5P EST, in a home health setting.

You will manage your caseload, travel to patient homes, supervise a PTA, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure care continuity and patient progress. Prior home health experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CAPTE-accredited Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program.
• Active Kentucky PT license in good standing.
• BLS certification.
• Valid driver’s license; home health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients’ functional status, mobility, balance, endurance, and home safety, including OASIS.
• Develop physician-prescribed plans of care with short- and long-term goals, and update them as patients progress.
• Provide hands-on treatment to relieve pain, improve strength and gait, and support safe transfers.
• Give home safety recommendations, including fall-risk reduction and assistive device training.
• Direct and supervise PTAs and Home Health Aides in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Communicate updates to physicians and the care team (nurses, OTs, SLPs).
• Educate patients, family, and caregivers on exercises, safe movement, and the plan of care.
• Participate in discharge planning.
• Complete timely, accurate EMR documentation that supports medical necessity and compliance.
• Travel across your assigned county to see patients in their homes.

Skills

DPT

Kentucky PT license

BLS certification

Driver's license

Education

CAPTE-accredited DPT program

Job description

Medasource is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Ashland, Kentucky.

Job Description & Requirements

Medasource is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Ashland, Kentucky.

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Home Health Physical Therapist (PT) – Travel/Contract

• Kentucky: Carter and Boyd counties (office in Ashland, KY)

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8A–5P EST (full-time)

Pay: $3,307 weekly pay package

About the Role

This hospital has a large and growing home health program and needs additional PTs to join its collaborative team. You will be assigned to a specific territory, which gives you continuity with your patients and a consistent caseload. You will manage your own caseload, including evaluations and starts of care, and supervise a PTA who handles regular visits. The team stays in close communication, and there are in-person team meetings monthly or quarterly.

Responsibilities

• -Evaluate patients’ functional status, mobility, balance, endurance, and home safety, including standardized assessments such as OASIS
• -Develop individualized, physician-prescribed plans of care with short- and long-term goals, and update them as patients progress
• -Provide hands-on treatment to relieve pain, improve strength and gait, and support safe transfers
• -Give home safety recommendations, including fall-risk reduction and assistive device training
• -Direct and supervise PTAs and Home Health Aides in accordance with state and federal regulations
• -Communicate updates to physicians and the care team (nurses, OTs, SLPs)
• -Educate patients, family, and caregivers on exercises, safe movement, and the plan of care
• -Participate in discharge planning
• -Complete timely, accurate EMR documentation that supports medical necessity and compliance
• -Travel across your assigned county to see patients in their homes

Requirements

• -Graduate of a CAPTE-accredited Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program
• -Active Kentucky PT license in good standing
• -BLS certification
• -Valid driver’s license-Home health experience (preferred)

Experience

Prior home health experience is strongly preferred for contract roles. The team is open to training a motivated, trainable PT that wants to be with the team long term!

Why This Role

• Competitive weekly pay package
• Consistent territory and caseload
• PTA support on regular visits
• Collaborative, communicative PT team

About Medasource

• Here at Medasource, the heartbeat of healthcare meets boundless opportunities! As a leading national healthcare consulting firm, we're dedicated to creating an unmatched experience for our consultants. We look for passionate individuals who not only embrace learning and adaptability but radiate excellence in the fast-paced world of healthcare.
• Ready to breathe new life into your healthcare career with Medasource? Let us be your compass in navigating success on your healthcare journey. Join our vibrant Clinical Services team and take your career to new heights!
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Benefits

• Vision benefits
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Referral bonus
• Holiday Pay
• Weekly pay