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Travel Physical Therapist (PT) – Home Health | Washington, DC (20008)

Travel Physical Therapist (Home Health) – Washington, DC (20008). 13-week Travel PT contract providing adult and geriatric home health care in Northwest Washington, DC.

Join a dynamic home health team as a Travel Physical Therapist (PT) serving the vibrant and historic Northwest Washington, DC area (zip code 20008). This 13-week contract offers the opportunity to provide high-quality home health physical therapy to adult and geriatric patients, while enjoying the tree-lined streets, proximity to Rock Creek Park, museums, restaurants, and cultural attractions that make this part of DC so desirable.

Job Details – Travel PT, Home Health, Washington, DC (20008)

• Position: Travel Physical Therapist (PT) – Home Health
• Location: Washington, DC 20008; Northwest Washington, DC home health
• Contract Length: 13 weeks (March 30, 2026 – June 29, 2026)
• Schedule: Day shift, 5x8-hour shifts per week (08:00 – 17:00)
• Hours per Week: 40
• Estimated Weekly Pay Range: $1700 – $1820
• Setting: Home Health (assigned to a group of zip codes within the District based on staffing needs)
• Visits per Day: Approximately 6 (typical Travel PT home visits)
• Travel Requirement: Reliable personal vehicle required; mileage reimbursed at $0.58/mile from first to last patient each day
• Weekend/Call: No routine weekend or call requirements

Job Requirements – Home Health Physical Therapist Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 2 years of Physical Therapist clinical experience required; home health experience preferred (Home Health PT, Travel PT experience a plus)
• Licensure: Active DC Physical Therapist license required (must be in hand at time of submission); MD license required
• Certifications: BLS required
• Documentation: HomeCare HomeBase (HCHB) and OASIS experience required; strong clinical documentation skills for OASIS assessments and skilled notes
• Clinical Skills: Geriatrics, Orthopedics, adaptive and assistive devices, body mechanics, pain assessment, skin integrity, COPD, CHF, gait training, Hoyer lift use, transfers, home exercise program development, patient and family education
• Vehicle: Reliable personal vehicle with valid driver’s license and required insurance
• Health Requirements: Flu vaccine required (no exemptions); COVID-19 vaccine not required
• References: Two (2) supervisor references required

Responsibilities – Home Health PT Duties

• Perform comprehensive physical therapy evaluations and develop individualized home health care plans for adult and geriatric patients
• Deliver evidence-based interventions including therapeutic exercise, gait and balance training, transfer training, fall prevention, and functional mobility training
• Document all care accurately and promptly in HomeCare HomeBase (HCHB), complete OASIS assessments, and submit daily visit notes in accordance with home health documentation standards
• Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs, safe use of adaptive and assistive devices, and strategies to maximize independence
• Assess home environments for safety and recommend appropriate equipment or modifications to reduce fall risk and improve function
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including nursing, social services, and interpretation services to optimize patient outcomes
• Float to cover additional zip codes within the District as needed based on staffing and patient needs (Travel PT flexibility)
• Maintain compliance with home health-specific training modules, infection control, and documentation requirements

Apply today to make a measurable difference in patients’ lives as a Travel Physical Therapist in one of DC’s most sought-after neighborhoods. Join our home health team and bring your Travel PT or Home Health PT experience to beautiful Washington, DC. Apply now!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.