Travel Physical Therapist - $2,700 per week

Travel assignment for a Physical Therapist in Dunedin, Florida.

About the role

This is a travel position in home health care. Locals are accepted at the same rate.

Schedule

• Start Date: 08/10/2026
• Duration: 20 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• 9-hour day shifts
• Every 3rd weekend required
• Visits and hours are self-scheduled based on the needs of the HomeCare office

Responsibilities

• Conduct 6–8 home skilled visits per day (minimum of 6 points per day at manager’s discretion, may increase by 1 point)
• Assess and treat patients with cardiopulmonary, geriatric, neurological, orthopedic, and oncology conditions
• Perform patient assessments, develop home exercise programs, and educate patients and families
• Document care using BayCare Forms, BayCare Scheduling, and Ace Timesheet systems
• Identify signs and symptoms of physical, sexual, or psychological abuse and ensure safety and injury prevention
• Use and instruct on adaptive and assistive devices (e.g., crutches, gait belts, walkers, sliding boards, specialty beds, supplemental oxygen delivery)
• Manage medications, monitor vital signs, and assess skin integrity
• Maintain valid driver’s license and use personal car for home visits

Requirements

• 2 years of experience as a Physical Therapist
• Home health experience required; OASIS training preferred
• BLS certification
• Active state license (Florida license or compact license required at time of submission)
• Must live at least 100 miles from the facility (BayCare 100-mile radius rule)
• COVID-19 vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions only)
• Flu shot or declination required; mask wearing mandatory at all times while at work
• Completion of compliance documents due 10 days before start date
• Pass/fail EKG exam (3 attempts allowed)
• Pre-start and annual modules (billable up to 4 hours for Allied professionals)

Skills

• Assessment and reassessment
• Cardiopulmonary and circulatory care (COPD, CHF, CABG, MI, PVD, emphysema)
• Neurological and orthopedic rehabilitation (stroke, Parkinson’s, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, degenerative disc/joint disease, amputations, post-op care)
• Geriatric and oncology care
• Gait training, strength testing, and pain assessment
• Use of adaptive devices (crutches, gait belts, walkers, sliding boards, shoulder slings, soft/hard collars, hospital beds, Hoyer lifts, sit-to-stand lifts, specialty beds)
• Home exercise program development and patient/family education
• Safety and injury prevention, including abuse recognition
• Time management and documentation
• Cognitive disorder and dementia/Alzheimer’s care
• Prosthetic training and sensory response assessment
• Cerner charting experience preferred

Unit Details

• Patient population: adults and geriatrics with cardiopulmonary, neurological, orthopedic, and oncology diagnoses
• Daily census: 6 patients
• 6–8 visits per day (minimum 6 points)
• Equipment provided: laptop, MiFi for internet access, portable printers
• Orientation: 16 hours
• Smoke-free facility

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Medical benefits