American Traveler is seeking a travel Home Health Physical Therapist for a travel job in Wausau, Wisconsin.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 01/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist with home health experience and Wisconsin state licensure for adult and geriatric patient care.

Responsibilities

• Home health setting serving adult and geriatric patients
• Primary site is Wausau with potential to float to Antigo, Rhinelander, Rapids, Merrill, Stanley, and Medford
• Work schedule is 4x10 hour shifts with every other Friday off; alternate weeks have another day off
• Rotates one Saturday every 6-8 weeks with a weekday off during that week; no holiday rotations
• Patient productivity expectation is an average of 4.5 visits per day
• Uses NetSmart EMR and a laptop for point-of-service documentation; cell phone used for GPS and communication
• Mileage reimbursed at government-approved rate
• Eligible for up to 36 hours of low census on-call time; call back minimum is 2 hours
• Main responsibilities include evaluation, treatment, and care planning in accordance with PT standards
• Documentation must meet all regulatory and reimbursement requirements
• Compliance with flu/COVID vaccination or mandatory masking during flu season is required
• Scrub colors are flexible; any color or business casual attire is acceptable
• Team-oriented candidates who manage change well and are socially adept are preferred
• Orientation hours may vary and are not guaranteed during unit closure holidays
• 50 mile radius rule applies until 12/9

Requirements

• Current AHA BLS certification required
• Active Wisconsin Physical Therapy license required if applicable
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Physical Therapy required
• NPI number required or candidate must start application process before starting
• Minimum home health experience required along with experience in adult and geriatric care
• Knowledge and experience with a variety of orthopedic, neurological, and functional mobility diagnoses
• Previous travel assignment experience required

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-644426. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Physical Therapist - Home Health

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