Physical Therapist

Best Hospice Providers Inc.; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Convert to full-time

Paid sick days

Paid bereavement leave

Skills training

Company social events

Mileage reimbursement

Referral bonus

Job summary

Best Home Health Providers Inc. is hiring a per diem Physical Therapist to deliver skilled home-based care across our Bay Area network. You will assess, treat, and educate patients to regain mobility and independence, while coordinating with physicians and caregivers.

Qualifications include a CA PT license, 2+ years of PT experience, CPR (AHA), a valid driver's license, and a flexible schedule with potential to convert to full-time based on performance.

Qualifications

• PT degree from an accredited program.
• Active California Physical Therapy license.
• Minimum 2 years of PT experience; home health background is a plus.
• CPR certification (AHA).
• Valid driver’s license and insured vehicle.
• Flexible schedule and potential to convert to full-time.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients’ functional status and develop treatment plans.
• Deliver PT services per physician's plan and CA PT Act.
• Educate patients and families on exercises and recovery goals.
• Collaborate with physicians and care team; report changes.
• Supervise PT Assistants and oversee Home Health Aide care bi-weekly.
• Manage documentation including progress summaries and discharge planning.
• Identify needs for additional home health services and coordinate referrals.
• Perform other duties as required for patient services.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient connection

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Physical Therapy

Job description

At Best Home Health Providers Inc., we’ve gone from treating 10 patients to thousands of patients all throughout the Bay Area and beyond in just 6 years. We’ve won awards for our high-quality care with patients and continue to grow rapidly. At Best, you and the patients aren’t a number.

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 Best 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