PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Compassionate Care Home Health; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 55,104 - 96,432; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

PTO

Vision insurance

Mileage reimbursement

Company vehicle

Job summary

Compassionate Care Home Health in Bakersfield, CA seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to provide therapy services at patients’ homes, based on physician plans and state regulations.

Location includes Bakersfield and surrounding areas. Compensation is hourly with Paid Per Visit (PPV) under a hybrid model; negotiation based on experience and availability. Join a team focused on compassionate, clinical excellence and growth.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Master’s or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy.
• Licensed to practice as a physical therapist in the state.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a physical therapist; home health experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication; well organized.
• Current CPR certification and valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services per physician's plan of care and state PT Act.
• Assess rehab status and plan care; evaluate home environment.
• Direct PT treatment and instruct patients and families on use of therapeutic devices.
• Identify needs for other home health services and refer as necessary.
• Prepare and submit progress summaries; participate in discharge planning.
• Supervise PT assistants and train home health aides as needed.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Organization

Driver's license

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy

Licensed PT in state

CPR certification

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k) matching


• Dental insurance


• Flexible schedule


• Health insurance


• Paid time off


• Parental leave


• Vision insurance

Are you looking for a career where the work you do truly matters — where you can make a meaningful difference in people’s lives every day?

Search no further.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

We believe that when we take care of our team, they can provide the best care to our patients — that’s why we invest in your well-being, growth, and success: Your happiness is our happiness — we offer the following benefits for full‑time positions:

• Dynamic, team‑oriented work environment


• Strong, supportive company culture


• Growth and development opportunities


• Flexible schedules


• Medical, dental, and vision insurance


• Mileage reimbursement at current federal rate


• Company vehicle when eligible


• PTO, paid holidays, and sick days


• 401(k)


• And more!

Compassionate Care currently has six office locations (Fresno, Visalia, Modesto, Merced, San Luis Obispo, and Bakersfield) and serves ten counties in California (Stanislaus, San Joaquin, Merced, Mariposa, Madera, Fresno, Kings, Tulare, Kern, and San Luis Obispo). We continue to grow, creating even more opportunities for our team to grow with us.

We are grounded in a culture of respect, compassion, and clinical excellence, recognizing that our employees are the heart of everything we do. Our team stays because they feel supported, valued, and fulfilled by the meaningful impact they make in our patients’ lives every day.

We are seeking career‑driven professionals who want stability, growth, and advancement based on merit and performance. Our diverse team reflects the communities we serve and shares a strong commitment to delivering exceptional care with heart.

Join a team where your work is valued, your growth is supported, and your impact is felt every day.

Physical Therapist Position

Location: Bakersfield and All Surrounding Areas.

Compensation: Hourly and Paid Per Visit (PPV) hybrid model (negotiable: based on experience, skill level, availability, etc). Opportunity to accumulate overtime.

Essential Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy services to patients according to a written physician's plan of care and as defined in the state Physical Therapy Practice Act. This may include, but will not be limited to:


• Assessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status, and participation in the development of the total plan of care. Evaluates home environment.


• Assesses for muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM—potential for rehab.


• Directing physical therapy treatment.


• Instructing patients and families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.


• Determining priority needs for physical therapy.


• Reporting to physician patient’s reaction to treatment or changes in condition.


• Initiates physical therapy program and instructs other personnel and/or family/caregiver members in certain phases of physical therapy with which they may work with a patient, as well as instructing them as to the goals of the physical therapy program for the patient by participating in case conferences.


• May train patients in the use of prosthetic devices.


• Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as necessary.


• Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals.


• Participates in discharge planning for patients.


• Provides physical therapy consultation to home families/caregivers when indicated.


• Provides in‑service education programs for nursing organization personnel as needed.


• Participates in the peer consultation process.


• Supervises physical therapy assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.


• When therapy is the only skilled service, instructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide care every two (2) weeks.

The above statements are intended to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job‑related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Position Qualifications

• Possesses a degree from a masters or doctoral program in physical therapy approved by an accredited organization.


• Licensed to practice as a physical therapist within the state, if applicable.


• One year of appropriate experience as a physical therapist. Community/home health experience is preferred.


• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.


• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.


• Licensed driver with automobile that is in good working order and insured in accordance with the organization requirements.

Compassionate Care was established in 2003 in Fresno County and has grown into one of California’s most trusted providers of Home Health, Hospice, and In‑Home Care services. We are honored to bring compassionate, high‑quality care that offers comfort, dignity, and support to the patients and families we serve.

Our team of experienced professionals provides medical, comfort, rehabilitative, and personal care with clinical excellence and genuine compassion. Guided by strong training and a deep heart for service, we are committed to making a meaningful difference in every home we enter.

Join our team and help us make a difference every day—in every patient, every home, and every heart.