iDEAL Hire is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Colchester, Vermont.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 07/12/2025
• Duration: 32 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Details:

• Duration: Up to 32 weeks
• Rates:
  • Travel: $100/hour (51-100 miles radius)
  • Local: $90/hour (50 miles or less)
  • Radius measured by straight line, not driving distance
• Schedule:
  • Monday to Sunday, 8 AM - 5 PM
  • Weekend rotations: 1 Saturday/Sunday per month with 2 compensatory days during the week
  • No block schedules permitted
  • Self-scheduling allowed within department guidelines
  • No call requirements
  • Holiday requirements: As needed
• Orientation:
  • Bi-weekly, next session: August 18
  • Duration: 2-3 days
  • Includes Netsmart documentation system training
• Workload:
  • 5-6 clients per day
  • Average caseload: 18-22 clients for case managers
  • Mileage typically limited to a 30-mile radius unless emergent need

Candidate Requirements:

• Licensure: Active PT license (please note any additional licenses)
• Experience:
  • Minimum 3 years of clinical experience in home health required
  • Prior travel experience required; 2 previous travel assignments preferred
• Skills:
  • Strong clinical and assessment skills
  • Fluency in navigating various Electronic Medical Records (EMRs)
• Certifications:
  • Required: BLS, OASIS experience
  • Preferred: OASIS Nurse certification
• Submission Requirements:
  • Complete work history (bed count, EMR, facility type, etc.)
  • Explanation of any employment gaps over 30 days
  • Covid and Flu declinations accepted (proof or declination required)

Facility Information:

• Name: University of Vermont Health Network Home Health and Hospice
• Unit: Adult Home Health
• Specialty: Home Health
• Patient Population: Cardiac, pulmonary, diabetes, wound care, post-surgery, orthopedics, neurological impairment, palliative care, dementia, CVA, SCI, COPD, Parkinson’s, ostomy, catheters, MVA, etc.
• Age Range: 30-100
• Patient Ratio: 5 visits per day equivalent
• Documentation System: Netsmart
• Dress Code: Business casual or any color scrubs, closed non-skid shoes, minimal jewelry, groomed hair/beard, minimal nail polish
• Special Equipment: Provided (laptop, iPhone, trunk bin/visit bag with VS needs, wound care, catheters, etc.)
• Unit Procedures: Phlebotomy, catheters, IV, coag-u-check, port access, wound vacs, TPN, feeding tubes, drains, nebulizer
• Support: Respiratory available 24/7; no anesthesia or ventilator management required
• Coverage Area: Chittenden County and Grand Isle County

Additional Notes:

• Transportation: Public transportation not accessible; reliable personal or rental vehicle strongly recommended
  • Vehicles must have all-season or snow tires (November-April)
• Floating/Charge: Not required
• IVS to Offer: Yes
• Teaching Facility/Trauma Level: Not applicable (post-acute care)

Application Instructions:

• Ensure all work history and employment gap details are complete.
• Submit proof of licensure, certifications, and Covid/Flu vaccination status or declinations.
• Contact [appropriate contact or platform, e.g., staffing agency] for submission.

This position requires a highly skilled PT with strong home health experience and adaptability to various EMR systems. Apply now to join our team in providing exceptional care in Chittenden and Grand Isle Counties!

About iDEAL Hire

Benefits

• Mileage reimbursement
• Holiday Pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• License and certification reimbursement
• Weekly pay
• Benefits start day 1
• Referral bonus
• Vision benefits
• Dental benefits