Home Health Physical Therapist – Flexible Schedule & Perks

Premier Home Health; Nevada (IA); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedule

Mileage reimbursement for visits

Referral Bonus

Professional development & training

Paid sick days

Job summary

Premier Home Health Providers Inc. is seeking a per diem Physical Therapist to deliver skilled home health care, evaluating patients and implementing recovery plans in a home setting.

You will educate families, collaborate with physicians, and ensure documentation and progress reporting align with the patient's plan of care. The role requires a California PT license, CPR (AHA) certification, and strong communication to connect with patients and families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree 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

Strong communication

Patient/family engagement

Documentation proficiency

Reliable vehicle

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Physical Therapy

Active California Physical Therapy license

CPR certification (AHA)

Job description

Premier Home Health Providers Inc. is seeking a per diem Physical Therapist to deliver skilled home health care, evaluating patients and implementing recovery plans in a home setting.

You will educate families, collaborate with physicians, and ensure documentation and progress reporting align with the patient's plan of care. The role requires a California PT license, CPR (AHA) certification, and strong communication to connect with patients and families.