Impactful Home Health Physical Therapist Per Diem

Best Home Health Providers, Inc.; Petaluma (CA); Remote; USD 220,416 - 247,968; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedule

Paid sick days

Paid bereavement leave

Skills training

Company social events

Mileage reimbursement

Referral bonus

Job summary

Best Home Health Providers, Inc. in California seeks a Physical Therapist to deliver skilled care in patients' homes across the Bay Area and beyond. The role is per diem, with compensation at $160–$180 per visit, and involves evaluation, treatment, and collaboration with the care team.

You will educate patients and families, supervise aides when needed, and manage documentation and discharge planning to support recovery goals and mobility.

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.

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 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 oversee Home Health Aide care bi‑weekly when PT is the sole skilled service.
• 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

Communication skills

CPR certification

Driver's license

Education

Physical Therapy degree (Bachelor or Master)

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Best Home Health Providers, Inc. in California seeks a Physical Therapist to deliver skilled care in patients' homes across the Bay Area and beyond. The role is per diem, with compensation at $160–$180 per visit, and involves evaluation, treatment, and collaboration with the care team.

You will educate patients and families, supervise aides when needed, and manage documentation and discharge planning to support recovery goals and mobility.