Field Physical Therapist - Home Health Impact

21st Century Home Health Services; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

21st Century Home Health Services in Northern California seeks a qualified Physical Therapist to provide in-home care across the Bay Area. You will lead hands-on interventions, evaluate patients, and implement care plans with the PT Case Manager, while collaborating with the interdisciplinary team.

Requirements include California PT license, BLS/CPR, CA driver's license, and 1 year of PT experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted California Physical Therapist license.
• BLS/CPR certification.
• Valid CA driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• One year of experience as a Physical Therapist preferred; new graduates 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.
• Familiarity with case management principles is preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable with electronic documentation and mobile healthcare tools.
• Ability to self-direct and maintain professionalism in a fast-paced setting.
• Commitment to annual compliance training and continuing education requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on therapeutic interventions in home health settings.
• 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 supervision of the PT Case Manager.
• Provide accurate, timely documentation of patient care within 24–48 hours.
• Educate patients and family/caregivers on functional mobility and safety.
• Collaborate with PT Case Manager for treatments and updates to the care plan.
• Participate in interdisciplinary coordination of services and report needs.
• Use equipment efficiently while maintaining cost awareness.
• Maintain active participation in professional development and training.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervising PT Case Manager.
• Stay up to date on communication for assigned patients and participate in weekly conferences.
• Ensure patient privacy and dignity in documentation and care delivery.
• Seek opportunities to enhance clinical knowledge and best practices.
• Meet productivity expectations as directed by the PT Case Manager.
• Participate in initial evaluations, reassessments, and discharge planning with the Case Manager PT.
• Participate in on-call or weekend coverage rotation as required.

Skills

Gait training

Home health experience

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Documentation accuracy

Time management

Clinical decision making

CA Driver's License

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Tools

EMR Software

Job description

21st Century Home Health Services in Northern California seeks a qualified Physical Therapist to provide in-home care across the Bay Area. You will lead hands-on interventions, evaluate patients, and implement care plans with the PT Case Manager, while collaborating with the interdisciplinary team.

Requirements include California PT license, BLS/CPR, CA driver's license, and 1 year of PT experience preferred.