Travel Physical Therapist

Jackson Therapy Partners is seeking a travel Home Health Physical Therapist for a travel job in Fort Smith, Arkansas.

• Specialty:
  Physical Therapist
• Discipline:
  Therapy
• Start Date:
  
  06/22/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Join a traveling Physical Therapist role in Fort Smith, AR where you will help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions in a home health setting. This position requires home health and OASIS experience and involves providing care across the agency's service area. A recruiter will contact qualified candidates with more details.

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Active Arkansas physical therapy license or ability to obtain state licensure prior to start.
• Home Health experience required.
• OASIS experience required.li>
• BLS/CPR certification required.
• Ability to complete patient evaluations, develop plans of care, and document per state and CMS requirements.
• Experience coordinating care with physicians and interdisciplinary teams.
• Ability to travel within the Fort Smith service area and to nearby agency locations as needed.

• Experience with HCHB (Homecare Homebase) electronic documentation system preferred.
• Previous supervision of PTAs or home health aides preferred.

• Shift hours: 20:00–04:00.
• Weekly hour guarantee: 32 hours per week.
• On call/weekend requirement: no. Schedule flexibility and participation in occasional weekend or holiday rotations may be requested to meet patient needs.
• Mileage reimbursed between visits from first patient to last patient.
• Coverage area:
  Fort Smith and surrounding areas. Candidate must be able to travel within the service area and to nearby agency locations as needed.

• Full medical benefits options.
• 401(k) matching plan.
• 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
• Travel and license reimbursement.
• 100% paid housing available.
• Competitive referral bonuses.

Provide home-based physical therapy services following state law and CMS documentation standards. Evaluate functional status, develop and implement individualized plans of care, monitor patient response, and communicate changes to nursing and physicians. Complete progress notes and discharge summaries per agency policy. Participate in staff meetings, in-service education, and maintain current professional licensure and clinical competencies.

Fort Smith offers access to outdoor recreation and regional cultural sites within short drives. The city is near Lake Fort Smith State Park, about 45 minutes northwest, and within an hour of the Arkansas River for boating and fishing. Fort Smith has a historic downtown district with museums such as the Fort Smith National Historic Site and a central riverfront area.

The area supports a suburban lifestyle with regional shopping centers and an easy commute to neighboring towns for additional dining and entertainment options.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The employer celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.

Jackson Therapy Partners Job . Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.