American Traveler is seeking a travel Home Health Physical Therapist for a travel job in Red Bluff, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Physical Therapist
- Discipline: Therapy
- Start Date: 01/06/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Description
American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist for a home health assignment with at least 2 years of experience and an active license if applicable.
Responsibilities
- Home health setting with a post-acute care focus
- Patient population includes orthopedic/joint replacement and geriatric patients with multiple comorbidities such as CHF and COPD
- Average caseload is 5 home visits per day
- PT staff perform start-of-care visits, especially with orthopedic patients when nursing is not ordered
- Uses Cerner charting system and Netsmart EMR; a laptop will be provided for EMR documentation
- Work schedule consists of 8-hour day shifts with occasional Saturdays for orthopedic patients
- No call or holiday shifts required
- Team includes an intake RN, manager, and nurse aides
- Main responsibilities include managing a caseload of home health patients and performing both routine and start-of-care visits
- Average daily census is 78 and is expected to increase with more therapy staff
- Scrub color is not specified
- Holiday coverage is not required
- No ventilator or call responsibilities
- Returning clinicians cannot have been employed by the related health system within the past year
- Orientation consists of 12 hours and is floor-specific
- Candidates living within specific mile radii in certain states may have location requirements for eligibility
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of recent home health physical therapy experience required
- Active state or compact (NLC) license required if applicable; pending licenses not accepted
- Current BLS certification required
- Ability to drive approximately 40 miles per day within the service area
- Must provide a copy of driver’s license for consideration
- Two professional references required, including at least one supervisor reference from the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from the last 3 years which must state dates of employment and rehire eligibility
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-648951. Pay package is based on 8 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
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.
