Field Physical Therapist—Home Health | Growth & Mentorship

21st Century Home Health Services; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

401k plan with up to 4% match

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A leading home health agency seeks a Field Physical Therapist to provide therapeutic interventions in home health settings. This entry-level role focuses on building clinical skills with support from experienced staff. You will conduct evaluations, document patient care, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams while offering patient education. The position offers a salary range of $130,000 - $160,000 annually, along with comprehensive health benefits and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted California Physical Therapist (PT) License.
• Current BLS/CPR Certification.
• Valid CA Driver's License with a clean driving record.
• One year of experience as a Physical Therapist preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on therapeutic interventions in a home health setting.
• Conduct detailed patient evaluations and assessments in the home environment.
• Implement individualized plans of care under supervision.
• Educate patients and families on functional mobility and safety techniques.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Communication skills

Time management

Problem-solving

Education

Accredited Physical Therapy program

Tools

Electronic documentation

Job description

21st Century Home Health Services (21HHS) is the fastest-growing home health agency in Northern California. We care for patients across San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Alameda, Contra Costa, Solano, Napa, Yolo, Placer, El Dorado, Sacramento, Marin, and Sonoma counties.

There's a reason for that growth. Words like collaboration, teamwork, and productivity stay buzzwords unless the structure, model, and tools make them real. At 21HHS, we've built a model that combines the best of home health with the structure, resources, and support clinicians need to thrive. Our clinical guiding principles are simple: empower, enhance, educate.

When clinicians get real support and structure, the results show up in two places at once: patient outcomes and employee satisfaction. We know our clinicians and therapists provide outstanding care because our patients, their families, and their caregivers tell us so. Check out our Yelp and Google reviews. We're proud of this work.

We've also set a new benchmark for employee satisfaction in home health. As a Top Workplace, 21HHS supports growth and recognition through open communication and professional development. Feedback from our team on Glassdoor and Indeed backs this up. Our outcomes, low turnover, rapid growth, and high morale speak for themselves.

The 21HHS Standard

We give you great tools and resources, and a lot of them, plus the support you need to succeed and enjoy your work. In return, we ask that you use those tools to do your job well. When the right mindset meets the right resources, the payoff is real: high job satisfaction, excellent patient outcomes, and earning potential that's hard to match. That's the 21HHS Standard.

Please note: All opportunities at 21HHS require being in the field, visiting patients in their homes.

This entry-level Field Physical Therapist role focuses on building core clinical skills in a home health setting while gaining insight into company operations. The position centers on follow-up visits rather than case management, with strong support from leadership through training, mentorship, and professional development.

This position works under the supervision of a Physical Therapist Case Manager.

Anticipated Coverage Area: San Jose

What You’ll Do as a Health Field Physical Therapist:

• Provide hands-on therapeutic interventions including gait training, balance and neuromuscular re-education, transfer training, therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and pain management techniques, as appropriate under your license and within a home health setting.
• Assist in managing patients with assistive devices, prosthetics/orthotics, wheelchairs, and home safety equipment.
• Conduct detailed patient evaluations and assessments in the home environment.
• Implement individualized plans of care under the supervision and guidance of a Physical Therapist Case Manager.
• Provide accurate, timely documentation of patient care within 24-48 hours, consistent with plan of care and compliance standards.
• Educate patients and family/caregivers on functional mobility, exercise programs, safety techniques, and proper use of adaptive equipment.
• Collaborate closely with the Physical Therapist Case Manager to prepare for and assist in patient treatments and updates to the care plan.
• Participate in the interdisciplinary coordination of services, including identifying needs for OT, ST, HHA, MSW, and RN interventions, and report to the Physical Therapist Case Manager as appropriate.
• Effectively use equipment and supplies to provide efficient care while maintaining cost awareness.
• Maintain active participation in professional development, clinical trainings, and skill refinement opportunities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervising Physical Therapist Case Manager.
• Stay up to date on communication for assigned patients and use relevant information to prioritize care effectively.
• Provide timely, relevant updates to the supervising PT Case Manager and participate in weekly interdisciplinary case conferences as required.
• Ensure patient privacy and dignity in both documentation and care delivery.
• Seek opportunities to enhance clinical knowledge and remain informed on best practices and home health standards.
• Meet productivity expectations as directed by your Physical Therapist Case Manager.
• Participate in initial evaluations, reassessments, and discharge planning in collaboration with the Case Manager PT.
• Participate in on-call or weekend coverage rotation, as required.

What You Bring to the Role

• Current, unrestricted California Physical Therapist (PT) License.
• Current BLS/CPR Certification.
• Valid CA Driver’s License with a clean driving record.
• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• One (1) year of experience as a Physical Therapist preferred—new graduates and internal candidates may be considered.
• Prior home health experience is highly desirable.
• Experience treating high acuity patients is a plus.
• Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team (RN, OT, ST, MSW, HHA).
• Familiarity with case management principles is preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment, excellent verbal/written communication, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable with electronic documentation and mobile healthcare tools.
• Ability to self-direct, manage time independently, and maintain professionalism in a fast-paced setting.
• Commitment to annual compliance training and continuing education requirements.

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$130,000 - $160,000 a year

Estimated Wage Range for Home Health Field Physical Therapist (PT): $130,000 - $160,000. Starting pay is based on relevant experience above the minimum requirements. Compensation for this position follows a pay-per-visit model, with the wage provided as an estimate. 21st Century offers comprehensive health benefits and a 401k plan with up to a 4% match.

21st Century is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strictly prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind, including but not limited to race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law.

By providing your contact information, you agree to receive communications from 21st Century Home Health Services. For details on how we handle your information, please review our Privacy Policy: https://21hhs.com/privacy-policy