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Travel Physical Therapist (PT) – Home Health Job Type: Travel Contract Location: Ponca City, OK
Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM Hours: 40 hours per week Productivity: 30 points per week Coverage Area: Within 50 miles east, west, and south, extending north to the Kansas border Mileage Reimbursement: Yes, between patient visits and from the first patient to the last On-Call/Weekend: None Dress Code: Scrubs; any color
seeking a licensed Travel Physical Therapist to provide home health services to patients in their homes. The PT will evaluate patients, develop individualized treatment and exercise plans, supervise Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs), monitor patient progress, and recommend appropriate home modifications and durable medical equipment (DME). Key Responsibilities Conduct patient evaluations and assess functional mobility and rehabilitation needs.
Develop individualized physical therapy treatment plans and home exercise programs. Provide exercise instructions and treatment guidance for PTAs to follow. Perform supervisory visits for PTAs as required by state regulations.
Evaluate patient progress and recommend modifications to exercise programs. Suggest home modifications to improve patient safety and mobility. Assist with measurements and recommendations for wheelchairs and other DME.
Maintain accurate patient documentation and coordinate care with the healthcare team. Required Qualifications Current and valid Physical Therapist (PT) license. Current BLS certification or willingness to obtain it before seeing patients.
Valid driver's license, reliable vehicle, and current auto insurance. Ability to travel within the assigned coverage area.
Previous home health experience. Familiarity with Homecare Homebase (HCHB) or PointCare charting systems. Strong patient assessment, care planning, communication, and documentation skills.
Ideal Candidate: A licensed PT with strong evaluation and treatment-planning skills who can work independently in home health, supervise PTAs, and meet the expected productivity of 30 points per week.
About the role
seeking a licensed Travel Physical Therapist to provide home health services to patients in their homes. The PT will evaluate patients, develop individualized treatment and exercise plans, supervise Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs), monitor patient progress, and recommend appropriate home modifications and durable medical equipment (DME).