Travel Physical Therapist - Home Health - $2,827 per week

American Traveler, LLC.; Martinez (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Premium health insurance

401(k) match

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a Travel Home Health Physical Therapist for a position in Martinez, Georgia. The role focuses on geriatric and orthopedic caseloads with a typical 7 visits per day and 8-hour days on a day shift.

Prerequisites include 1+ year in home health and GA PT license or Compact license, plus BLS. The assignment runs for 16 weeks starting Oct 12, 2026, with travel and tax-free stipends possibly included.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in home health, geriatrics, strokes, and orthopedic conditions.
• GA PT license or Compact PT license required; license required if applicable.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluations, treatment planning, and home exercise programs.
• Patient/family education and documentation practices (OASIS, plan of care, evaluations, and reassessments).

Skills

Home Health

Geriatrics

Strokes

Orthopedics

Patient assessment

Documentation

Education

GA PT license

BLS certification

Tools

HCHB

Epic

Job description

American Traveler is seeking a travel Home Health Physical Therapist for a travel job in Martinez, Georgia.

Job Description & Requirements

American Traveler is seeking a travel Home Health Physical Therapist for a travel job in Martinez, Georgia.

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 16 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 12, 2026
• Length: 16 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapist with 1+ years of experience treating geriatric patients with strokes and orthopedic conditions.

Details

• 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

Requirements

• 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

Additional Information

• 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

American Traveler Job ID #P-761965. 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.