What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel Physical Therapist Home Health - $2,529 per week position at Thrive Staffing?
Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel 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
Physical Therapist
General Information
Experience Required: Minimum 1 year in the industry.
First-time travelers are welcome.
Patient Types/Common Diagnoses Seen
Physical therapists will work with a diverse range of patients, including:
- Medically compromised patients: Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Diabetes Mellitus (DM), Cardiac conditions
- Orthopedic and neurological patients, dementia, and general weakness
- Patient ages ranging from early adulthood to geriatrics
Required Certifications
- South Dakota licensure
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Required Education
Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy.
Skills Required
Candidates should possess strong general physical therapy skills, including:
- Patient evaluation and assessment
- Development of effective intervention strategies
- Medical assessment skills and care plan development
Departmental Support
The Home Health Department team includes:
- Registered Nurses (RN)
- Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN)
- Occupational Therapists (OT)
- Physical Therapist Assistants (PTA)
- Speech-Language Pathologists (SLP)
- Aides
- Medical Social Workers (MSW)
- Case Managers
Charting System
Experience with EPIC charting system is preferred.
Equipment Used
No specific equipment skills are required for this position.
Floating Requirements
This position covers multiple locations in the Southern Black Hills region, including cities such as Hot Springs, Custer, Edgemont, Hill City, and Hermosa. Mileage costs are reimbursed at the current IRS standard rates.
Orientation
Orientation typically lasts approximately one week and includes training on the EPIC system, shadowing, and documentation processes.
Scheduling
All positions operate Monday through Friday. There is no weekend rotation or on-call duty. The office observes six major holidays.
Time-off requests require manager approval.
Additional Notes
Scrub color: Any color is acceptable, or business casual attire is permitted. Denim and sweatpants are not allowed.
Free parking is available.
Thrive Staffing Job ID #19175393. 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: Rehab:PT,08:00:00-16:00:00
About Thrive StaffingAt the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees—we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.
Salary : $2,529