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Job description
American Traveler is seeking a travel Home Health Physical Therapist for a travel job in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Physical Therapist
Discipline: Therapy
Start Date: 10/12/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
40 hours per week
Shift: 8 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
Hours: 40 hrs/wk
Start Date: Oct 12, 2026
Length: 13 weeks
Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist for a home health role serving the Southern Black Hills area, requiring SD licensure and at least 1 year of experience.
Details
Home health setting within a Home Care Services department
Serves the Southern Black Hills region including Hot Springs, Custer, Edgemont, Hill City, Hermosa and surrounding areas
Patient population includes medically compromised individuals (CHF, COPD, DM, cardiac) as well as ortho, neuro, dementia, and general weakness cases
Patients range in age from early adulthood to geriatric
Uses EPIC for charting
Schedule is Monday through Friday with no weekend rotation and no call requirements
Mileage reimbursed at the current IRS standard rate for travel between patient locations
Requirements
Minimum 1 year of physical therapy experience required
SD license required if applicable
BLS certification required
Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy required
Strong skills in evaluation, medical assessment, intervention planning, and care plan development required
Additional Information
Works alongside a multidisciplinary home health team including RNs, LPNs, OT, PTA, SLP, aides, MSWs, and case managers
Orientation takes approximately 1 week and includes EPIC training, shadowing, and documentation process review
Office closed for 6 major holidays with no holiday coverage required
Time off requires manager approval
Scrub attire of any color or business casual accepted; denim and sweats not permitted
Free parking available
Open to first-time travelers
Facility does not accept local candidates and requires candidates to live outside a 100-mile radius
Facility is known for renewing traveler contracts
American Traveler Job ID #P- . Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Physical Therapist - Home Health
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
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Worksite address
rapid city, SD, 57700, US
Who can apply
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