Physical Therapist

Premier Home Health Providers Inc.; Scotts Valley (CA); Remote; USD 220,000 - 248,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Sick Days

Paid Bereavement Leave

Mileage Reimbursement for Patient to-P

Referral Bonus

Company Social Events

Skills Training & Development

Job summary

Premier Home Health Providers Inc. seeks a dedicated Physical Therapist to deliver skilled services in patients' homes across California. This per diem role supports recovery, mobility, and independence with compassionate care.

You will evaluate functional status, develop plans of care, educate families, and coordinate with physicians, with opportunities to convert to full-time based on performance. A valid CA PT license and CPR are required, along with a reliable vehicle.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills with patients and families.
• Empathetic, patient-centered care approach.
• Ability to coordinate with care teams and report changes.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients’ functional status, mobility, gait, and ROM to develop individualized treatment plans.
• Deliver physical therapy services per physician’s plan of care and CA PT Practice Act.
• Educate patients and caregivers on exercises, equipment use, and recovery goals.
• Collaborate with physicians and care team; report changes and participate in case conferences.
• Supervise PT Assistants and oversee Home Health Aide care bi-weekly when PT is primary skilled service.
• Manage and complete documentation including progress summaries and discharge planning.
• Identify needs for additional home health services and coordinate referrals.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

At Premier Home Health Providers Inc., our compassionate and experienced clinicians are certified and expertly trained to help you manage your condition, prevent rehospitalizations, and improve your health and quality of life in the comfort and familiarity of your own home.

Our mission is to ensure a smooth transition for patients returning home from medical facilities by offering expert guidance throughout their recovery journey. As a Physical Therapist with Premier Home Health Providers, you will play a vital role in delivering skilled care that addresses the unique challenges of home health environments, helping patients regain mobility, independence, and confidence.

We value teamwork, empathy, and a commitment to high‑quality service, all aimed at putting patients and their families at ease during their recovery. If you are passionate about making a positive impact in patients’ lives and working in a supportive and family‑oriented atmosphere, we encourage you to join us in providing exceptional home health care.

Please note that this role is per diem with a rate of $160 - $180 per visit.

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.

• 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.

• Flexible Schedule

• Ability to Convert to Full-Time Based On Performance If Interested

• Paid Sick Days

• Paid Bereavement Leave

• Skills Training & Development

• Company Social Events

• Mileage Reimbursement for Patient to Patient Visits

• Referral Bonus