Travel Home Health Physical Therapist - $2,215 per week

Travel Home Health Physical Therapist position in Houghton, Michigan. Start date: ASAP. 13‑week contract, 40 hours per week, 8‑hour shifts.

About the role

Supplemental Health Care is hiring Home Health Physical Therapists to provide compassionate, patient‑centered care in Houghton and the surrounding areas. With 40+ years of experience in healthcare staffing, SHC connects clinicians with top home health partners nationwide.

Contract details: 13‑week assignment, paid hourly (not per visit). Expect 5–6 visits per day (45–90 minutes each, based on complexity) with travel time factored into productivity expectations.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing PT assessments and develop individualized plans of care
• Provide skilled interventions for strengthening, endurance, pain management, and fall prevention
• Conduct gait and balance evaluations, home safety assessments, and mobility training
• Educate patients and caregivers on exercise programs, adaptive techniques, and safety strategies
• Collaborate with RNs, OTs, SLPs, and physicians to ensure coordinated, interdisciplinary care
• Document all care in compliance with Medicare, OASIS‑E, and agency standards

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted Physical Therapist (PT) license in the state of assignment
• Current BLS certification (AHA)
• 1+ year of recent home health experience (within the last 2 years)
• Experience conducting PT evaluations and developing therapy plans
• Familiar with Medicare‑certified home health guidelines and OASIS‑E documentation
• Experience with EMRs such as Homecare Homebase, NetSmart, or Epic
• Clear background check, driving record, and up‑to‑date health clearance (TB, immunizations)
• Reliable transportation with valid auto insurance and ability to travel between patient homes

Pay

$2,030 – $2,215 per week. Pay package based on 8‑hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.

Schedule

• 40 hours per week
• 8‑hour shifts
• 13‑week contract duration
• 5–6 visits per day (45–90 minutes each, based on complexity)
• Travel time factored into productivity expectations

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance
• 24/7 round‑the‑clock support
• Share the Care referral program
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Program with a wide range of investment options
• Discounted and free online access to CEU courses through Supplemental University
• Benefits start day 1
• Health savings account
• Discount program
• Continuing Education

About the company

Supplemental Health Care has been guided by a simple belief in the power of caring for 40 years, supporting professionals in hospitals, schools, home health, corrections, behavioral health, and other settings. SHC is a recipient of the Best in Staffing Awards for both Client and Talent (placing it among the top 2% of staffing companies), holds The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval, and is named among the Largest Health Care Staffing companies in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts.