Posted 09/28/2026 · Job #523559
Hospital | Physical Therapist | 13–Week Travel – Chesapeake, Virginia
Job Description
Home Health Physical Therapist – Travel Contract in Chesapeake, VA
Explore a rewarding Physical Therapist travel contract in Chesapeake, Virginia, providing home health care to patients throughout Coastal Virginia. Join a supportive healthcare team and help patients recover from injury, illness, or musculoskeletal conditions while promoting independence and improving quality of life in the comfort of their homes. Chesapeake offers convenient access to Virginia Beach and Norfolk, scenic hiking trails, and abundant waterways for outdoor recreation.
Physical Therapist Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,310-$2,480
- Assignment Length: 13 weeks
- Start Date: October 19, 2026
- Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Shifts per Week: 5
- Shift Duration: 8-hour days
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Work Setting: Home health
- Caseload: Approximately 6-7 weighted visits per day
- Weekend Coverage: Approximately every fourth or fifth weekend for Physical Therapy; weekend coverage may also be needed for orthopedic cases
Home Health Physical Therapist Requirements
- At least 1 year of Physical Therapist experience required
- Home health physical therapy experience preferred
- Active Virginia Physical Therapist license or compact privilege required at submission
- CPR certification required
- Experience with MatrixCare or Epic preferred, but not required
- Strong clinical judgment, communication, organization, and clinical documentation skills
- Ability to provide safe, independent patient care in home-based environments
Physical Therapist Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients and develop individualized, medically prescribed physical therapy treatment plans
- Provide therapeutic interventions to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability
- Educate patients and caregivers on treatment plans, home exercise programs, mobility, and safety
- Direct patients through selected activities designed to restore, reinforce, and enhance physical performance
- Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as clinically appropriate
- Participate in discharge planning and coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team
- Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with applicable policies and standards
Apply now for this Home Health Physical Therapist travel contract in Chesapeake, Virginia, and join a team making a difference in patients’ lives.
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.
Equal Opportunity
GHR Healthcare is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where individuals are treated with respect and provided equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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