Local Contract Home Health Physical Therapist - $55-62 per hour

Job Description

PRIDE Health is seeking a local contract Home Health Physical Therapist for a 14-week position starting July 27, 2026, in Cullman, Alabama. The position offers a local pay rate of $55.00 - $62.00 per hour (W-2) and a travel pay package up to $2,700 per week gross (including a weekly non-taxable stipend).

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in Physical Therapy from a CAPTE-accredited program
• Current, unrestricted Physical Therapist (PT) license in the state of practice
• CPR/BLS Certification
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance
• Ability to travel throughout the assigned service area

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive physical therapy evaluations in patients' homes
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on physician orders and patient needs
• Provide skilled interventions including therapeutic exercises, gait and balance training, transfer training, pain management, and fall prevention
• Recommend and educate patients on assistive devices and home exercise programs
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, speech therapists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including evaluations, reassessments, recertifications, and discharge summaries
• Ensure compliance with Medicare, state, federal, and agency regulations
• Monitor patient progress, modify treatment plans as needed, and provide discharge planning and caregiver education

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in Physical Therapy from a CAPTE-accredited program
• Current, unrestricted Physical Therapist (PT) license in the state of practice
• CPR/BLS Certification
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance
• Ability to travel throughout the assigned service area

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of clinical experience as a licensed Physical Therapist
• Previous Home Health or community-based care experience
• Experience with OASIS documentation
• Knowledge of documenting medical necessity, homebound status, and therapy-specific skilled interventions

Compensation

Local Pay: $55.00 - $62.00/hour (W-2)

Travel Pay Package: Up to $2,700/week gross (includes weekly non-taxable stipend)

Schedule

• Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours/week
• Weekend Rotation: Required
• Mileage Reimbursement: Yes (between patient visits)

Dress Code

Blue scrubs

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Holiday Pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• 401k retirement plan
• Cancelation protection
• Referral bonus
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits