Home Health Physical Therapist — Flexible Per Diem

JTC Home Health

Escondido (CA)

On-site

USD 96,432 - 151,536

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Job summary

JTC Home Health Inc. seeks a skilled Per Diem Physical Therapist to serve homebound patients across Oceanside, Escondido, Vista, San Marcos, and Carlsbad in North County Inland/Coastal. You will manage your own schedule and deliver personalized PT services in patients' homes.

The role involves travel within North San Diego County, collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, and documentation using an EMR system. A California PT license and CPR certification are required; DPT is desirable.

Qualifications

California PT license required or eligible for CA license.
Minimum 1 year PT experience; home health preferred.
Current CPR certification.
DPT degree is highly desirable.
Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation.
Strong organizational skills and independent work ethic.

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive physical therapy evaluations and develop individualized Plans of Care (POCs) to restore function, reduce pain, and prevent disability.
Provide skilled treatment including therapeutic exercise, transfer training, gait training, and patient/caregiver education.
Coordinate care with nurses, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and physicians to ensure holistic patient recovery.
Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation using an EMR system.
Monitor patient progress, communicate changes in condition to the physician, and participate in discharge planning.