Hospital | Physical Therapist

Travel Physical Therapist Job – Home Health & Hospice in Batesville, AR

Join a patient-centered care team as a Travel Physical Therapist providing skilled therapy services in a home health and hospice setting around Batesville, Arkansas. This is a rewarding opportunity for a motivated clinician seeking Arkansas PT jobs, meaningful patient relationships, and the chance to make a real difference in the community.

Batesville offers a welcoming small-town atmosphere in scenic north-central Arkansas, with easy access to outdoor recreation, a relaxed pace, and a strong sense of community. If you're looking for travel therapy jobs that combine independence, clinical impact, and great work-life balance, apply today.

Overview

In this Physical Therapist travel contract, you will evaluate and treat patients based on physician orders, develop individualized care plans, and help patients achieve greater independence and function. You will manage a clustered travel territory, collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team, and provide high-quality patient care across a 13-week assignment.

Job Details

• Employment Type: Travel contract
• Setting: Home health and hospice
• Location: Batesville, AR 72501
• Start Date: 09/14/2026
• End Date: 12/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,770-$1,900
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., no weekends
• Shift Duration: 8-hour shifts
• Hours per Week: 40
• Territory: Clustered daily travel with routes approximately 100-120 miles per day across nearby counties

Job Requirements

• Active Physical Therapist license in Arkansas
• At least 1 year of physical therapy experience required
• Home health experience required
• Experience with HCHB and OASIS documentation preferred
• Strong assessment, care planning, and clinical documentation skills
• Ability to work independently and manage a travel-based caseload
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Responsibilities

• Perform physical therapy evaluations and treatments based on physician referrals and orders
• Complete comprehensive assessments using appropriate clinical tools and procedures
• Review patient history, precautions, contraindications, and current diagnoses before treatment
• Develop measurable goals and treatment plans to improve independence and function
• Reassess patient progress regularly and adjust plans of care as needed
• Communicate patient needs, progress, and discharge planning with the care team, physician, and family members as appropriate
• Recommend and assist with adaptive equipment to support mobility and daily function
• Maintain timely evaluation, treatment, and billing documentation in compliance with all applicable regulations and policies
• Supervise Physical Therapist Assistants and Physical Therapy Aides in accordance with state practice guidelines
• Participate in staff development, meetings, and continuing education to maintain and strengthen clinical skills

Apply now to explore this Physical Therapist job in Batesville, AR and join a healthcare team committed to quality home health and hospice care.

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.