Job ID: 902160
Job TitlePhysical Therapist
LocationSumter, SC | Home Health
Schedule / Job TypeContract | 13 Weeks | Days (5×8, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday-Friday) | Onsite/Field-Based. Alternative schedule options (e.g., Wednesday-Sunday or Tuesday-Saturday) may be available for candidates interested in weekend coverage.
Key Responsibilities- Conduct home visits to patients within the assigned territory, including the Sumter, Pinewood, and Wedgefield areas, traveling up to 75 miles from the assigned care center.
- Manage a caseload of approximately 5-10 patients per day, targeting a weekly productivity expectation of 30 points per week.
- Perform Start of Care evaluations and Follow-Up visits as assigned.
- Complete all clinical documentation within 24 hours of each patient appointment using HomeCare HomeBase EMR and OASIS.
- Attend periodic office/clinic meetings as required.
- Participate in on-call rotation approximately every 4th weekend; specific on-call requirements to be confirmed with the hiring manager during the interview.
Required Qualifications- Active Physical Therapist license in hand at time of submission (no pending licenses accepted, except where licensure is expected within a few days).
- Minimum 1 full year of recent Adult Home Health experience; first-time home health candidates will not be considered.
- CPR/BLS certification required.
- Proficiency in HomeCare HomeBase EMR within the last 6 months (or completion of a retraining course during compliance).
- Must have a reliable personal vehicle, valid driver's license, and agency-required auto liability insurance.
- Must be willing to travel up to 75 miles from the assigned care center; all patient assignments on the daily schedule must be accepted regardless of distance.
- Local candidates are welcome and are accepted at the same rate as travelers.
Preferred Experience / Skills- Proficiency in OASIS documentation, used within the last 6 months.
- Familiarity with Outlook for scheduling and communication.
- Experience managing a high-volume home health caseload with strong time management skills.
- Comfort with extended drive times between patients in a rural or semi-rural territory.
Why Join Us- Mileage reimbursed at the IRS standard rate (patient home to patient home); this is a field-based role offering independence and variety in your daily work.
- Opportunity for direct hire at the conclusion of the contract, depending on the care center's needs at that time.