Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Join a traveling Physical Therapist team providing home health services in Owensboro, KY. You will evaluate and treat patients in their homes based on physician orders. Responsibilities include completing comprehensive evaluations, developing measurable goals and individualized treatment plans, reassessing progress and modifying treatment as needed, documenting evaluation and treatment in required formats and timelines, coordinating with physicians and interdisciplinary team members, recommending and assisting with adaptive equipment, and supervising PT assistants and aides as allowed by the state practice act. You will follow applicable professional practice standards, company policies, HIPAA, and state and federal regulations.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program approved by the APTA.
- Active Kentucky Physical Therapy license required. Compact license accepted.
- Experience in home health or home-based care preferred.
- Medicare OASIS experience preferred.
- BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
- Experience supervising Physical Therapist Assistants and aides preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous travel therapy experience preferred.
- Familiarity with adaptive equipment assessment and procurement preferred.
Assignment Details
- Shift Hours: 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM.
- Work Days: Monday through Friday.
- County coverage includes Daviess, Ohio, McLean, Henderson, and Webster.
Apply now and you will be contacted by a recruiter who will give you more information.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package starting day one.
- Full medical benefits and 401(k) matching plan.
- Weekly, on-time pay.
- 100% paid housing available.
- Travel and license reimbursement.
- 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
- Competitive referral bonuses.
Impacting Patient Care
Provide in-home rehabilitation that promotes patient independence and functional recovery. Your assessments, treatment plans, and coordination with care teams will directly influence patient outcomes and discharge planning. Maintain accurate documentation to support clinical decisions and regulatory compliance. Participate in staff development and continuing education to sustain clinical competency.
Location Highlights
Owensboro is located on the Ohio River and offers easy access to outdoor recreation and cultural attractions. Smothers Park and the Owensboro RiverPark provide riverfront trails and public events within minutes of downtown, and Rough River Lake State Resort Park is approximately 45 miles northwest for boating and hiking. The city hosts the International Bar-B-Q Festival and is within a 1.5–2 hour drive to Louisville and Evansville, offering expanded dining, arts, and airport access for travel convenience.
EEO Statement
Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.
