Travel PT Home Health - $2,747 per week

American Traveler, LLC.; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium benefits

Housing stipend

24/7 support

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapist for a travel assignment in Aiken, South Carolina. You will cover adult and geriatric patients, with a schedule of 8 hours per day, 5 days a week, in a Home Health setting across SC.

Ideal candidates have 1 year of home health PT experience, BLS, SC license or compact license, and comfort with HCHB and Epic documentation. Travel experience preferred and housing stipends may apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of home health physical therapy experience required; will consider 6 months, though 2 years preferred.
• BLS certification required.
• South Carolina state license or compact PT license required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluation, treatment planning, and documentation for home health patients with orthopedic, cardiopulmonary, and neurologic conditions.
• Deliver gait training and therapeutic exercises.
• Educate patients and families on home exercise programs and safety.

Skills

Home Health PT

Gait Training

Therapeutic Exercise

Assessment

Patient Education

Tools

HCHB

Epic

Job description

American Traveler is seeking a travel Home Health Physical Therapist for a travel job in Aiken, South Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 11/16/2026
• Duration: 12 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapist with at least 1 year of experience to serve adult and geriatric patients across South Carolina.

Details

• Home Health setting covering Barnwell, Aiken, and Edgefield counties in South Carolina, with most patients located in Aiken or Barnwell
• Scheduling aims to group patients geographically to minimize travel, typically 20-30 miles per day with a maximum of about 70 miles
• Day shift schedule, 5x8 hours, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• No weekend shifts required
• Average daily census of 175 with approximately 6 visits per day and full-time productivity around 25 units
• Floating within facility and scope of practice as needed
• Uses Home Care Home Base (HCHB) for documentation, transitioning to Epic around September 2026
• Mileage reimbursed at IRS standard rate, tracked through HCHB/Epic

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of home health physical therapy experience required; will consider 6 months, though 2 years preferred
• BLS certification required
• South Carolina state license or compact PT license required; license required if applicable
• Experience treating joint replacements, COPD, CHF, and Type 2 diabetes preferred
• Experience with HCHB strongly preferred; those without HCHB experience must complete a paid online course prior to starting
• Comfortable working with adult to geriatric patient populations
• Strong skills in assessment, gait training, therapeutic exercise, and patient/family education

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include evaluation, treatment planning, and documentation for home health patients with orthopedic, cardiopulmonary, and neurologic conditions
• Any scrub color accepted
• Maximum 7 days of RTO per contract, must be finalized prior to start with no requests during orientation week
• Holiday coverage required based on how many major holidays fall within the assignment period
• First-time travelers accepted
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate
• Travel experience required

American Traveler Job ID #P-760815. 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.