Description

American Traveler is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist for a 13-week home health travel assignment in the Albuquerque, NM area, with a Monday–Friday schedule and no prior home health experience required.

Details

• Home health setting serving patients within a 45-mile radius of Albuquerque, including areas such as Tijeras, Rio Rancho, Bernalillo, Bosque Farms, Los Lunas, and Belen
• Monday through Friday schedule with no weekend shifts
• 13-week contract
• Caseload includes initial evaluations, progress notes, 30-day reassessments, and 60-day recertifications in accordance with Medicare and state standards
• OASIS assessments, recertifications, transfers, resumptions of care, and discharge documentation required within agency-defined timeframes
• EMR and OASIS documentation tools used; specific system not identified
• Position requires independent work with minimal daily oversight

Requirements

• Graduate of a PT curriculum accredited by CAPTE, APTA, or CAHEA
• Current and active PT license in the state of practice; license required if applicable
• Current CPR certification
• Two years of clinical PT experience preferred; home health experience a plus but not required
• Basic computer proficiency with willingness to learn EMR and OASIS documentation systems
• Reliable personal transportation, valid driver's license, and personal auto insurance required for home visits
• Strong ability to exercise sound clinical judgment and work independently
• DOB and SSN may be required for consideration

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include developing and implementing individualized plans of care aligned with physician orders and patient needs
• Directly supervises PTAs and Home Health Aides in compliance with state practice acts
• Collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary team members on treatment adjustments and patient progress
• Educates patients and caregivers on home exercise programs, mobility, and adaptive strategies to promote independence and safety
• Applies ICD-10 coding for accurate and compliant documentation
• Periodically presents in-service programs and contributes to staff education initiatives
• Participates in QAPI activities supporting continuous compliance and clinical excellence
• Mileage reimbursement is not included; pay rates are all-inclusive
• Position is marked as quick start