Travel Physical Therapist (PT) - $2,185 to $2,385 per week in Richmond, KY

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Join a traveling Physical Therapist role in Richmond, KY, providing home health services where you will help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while experiencing a new location. Apply now and a recruiter will reach out with more details.

Minimum Requirements

• Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program approved by the APTA.
• Active Kentucky PT license or ability to obtain state licensure prior to start.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Experience with Home Health setting, including start-of-care evaluations, recertifications, and discharges.
• Familiarity with Home Health documentation systems such as HCHB or PointClickCare/Pointcare.
• Ability to travel within coverage areas: Boyle, Garrard, and Madison counties.
• Willingness to work assigned shift schedule (see Assignment Details).
• Minimum education requirement: Associate degree.
• Preferred: Prior home health travel experience and familiarity with mileage reimbursement processes between visits.

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Home Health.
• Shift Name: Evenings.
• Shift Details: Evenings 2000-0400.
• Days: 5x8 schedule.
• Coverage Areas: Boyle, Garrard, and Madison counties.
• Productivity Expectations: 30 points (client-specific).
• Weekly Hour Guarantee: 40 hours.
• On-call/Weekend Requirement: No call requirement.
• Mileage reimbursed between visits from first patient to last patient.
• Required Certifications: PT License and CPR.
• Dress Code: Gray, Black, Blue scrubs or business casual.

Location Highlights

Richmond, KY offers a mix of outdoor recreation and small-city amenities within a short drive of major parks. Visit Daniel Boone National Forest approximately 20 miles southeast for hiking and rock climbing, and enjoy the Kentucky River Recreation Area about 25 miles northwest for boating and fishing. The city is home to Eastern Kentucky University, providing a cultural and collegiate atmosphere within the downtown district featuring local dining and entertainment. Commuters benefit from proximity to I-75 with roughly a 40-minute drive to Lexington, offering expanded arts venues, museums, and airport access. The area suits clinicians seeking a suburban lifestyle with easy access to outdoor adventure and regional urban amenities.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

Benefits start Day 1. A comprehensive benefits package is available including medical coverage, 401k options, recruiter support, referral bonuses, housing assistance where applicable, and travel and license reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Join a travel PT role and secure flexibility, stability, and professional growth. Contracts support full-time hours and opportunities to work in diverse home health settings.

EEO Statement

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