Flexible Per Diem Home Health Physical Therapist

Premier Home Health; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedule

Per diem to full-time potential

Paid Sick Days

Paid Bereavement Leave

Mileage reimbursement

Referral Bonus

Skills Training & Development

Company Social Events

Job summary

Premier Home Health Providers Inc. is seeking a Physical Therapist to deliver skilled services in patients' homes in California. The role focuses on improving mobility, independence, and confidence, aligning with the mission to reduce rehospitalizations and support recovery in the comfort of the patient's own home.

Per diem position with competitive per-visit pay of $160–$180. Responsibilities include evaluating patients, creating treatment plans, educating patients and families, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Active California Physical Therapy license.
• Minimum 2 years of PT experience; home health background is a plus.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to connect with patients and families.
• Current CPR certification with AHA.
• Valid driver's license and reliable, insured vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients' functional status, mobility, muscle strength, gait, and ROM to develop individualized treatment plans.
• Deliver physical therapy services in accordance with the physician's plan of care and California's Physical Therapy Practice Act.
• Educate patients and their families or caregivers on therapeutic exercises, equipment use, and recovery goals.
• Collaborate with physicians and the care team-reporting changes in patient condition and participating in case conferences.
• Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants and, when PT is the sole skilled service, oversee Home Health Aide care bi-weekly.
• Manage documentation including clinical progress summaries and discharge planning.
• Identify needs for additional home health services and coordinate referrals as appropriate.
• Perform other duties as required for patient services.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Patient education

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Physical Therapy

California PT license

Tools

CPR (AHA)

Job description

Premier Home Health Providers Inc. is seeking a Physical Therapist to deliver skilled services in patients' homes in California. The role focuses on improving mobility, independence, and confidence, aligning with the mission to reduce rehospitalizations and support recovery in the comfort of the patient's own home.

Per diem position with competitive per-visit pay of $160–$180. Responsibilities include evaluating patients, creating treatment plans, educating patients and families, and