Home Health Physical Therapist - Per Diem, Flexible

Premier Home Health; Placerville (CA); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedule

Paid Sick Days

Paid Bereavement Leave

Mileage Reimbursement

Referral Bonus

Skills Training & Development

Company Social Events

Job summary

Premier Home Health is seeking a per diem Physical Therapist to provide skilled services in patients' homes across California. You will evaluate mobility, design individualized treatment plans, and educate patients and families on therapeutic exercises and equipment use.

Responsibilities include collaboration with physicians, supervising assistants when applicable, and managing patient documentation. A valid California PT license and CPR (AHA) are required; 2+ years of PT experience is preferred.

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 ability to connect with patients and families.
• Current CPR certification with AHA.

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

Excellent communication

Patient-centered care

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Physical Therapy

California PT license

Job description

Premier Home Health is seeking a per diem Physical Therapist to provide skilled services in patients' homes across California. You will evaluate mobility, design individualized treatment plans, and educate patients and families on therapeutic exercises and equipment use.

Responsibilities include collaboration with physicians, supervising assistants when applicable, and managing patient documentation. A valid California PT license and CPR (AHA) are required; 2+ years of PT experience is preferred.