Wound Care Physical Therapist - MIST Therapy, OC SNF Travel

California Wound Healing Medical Group, Inc.; California; On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Company-provided malpractice insurance

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

California Wound Healing Medical Group is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist to provide MIST Therapy in Skilled Nursing Facilities across the Orange County region. This is a clinic-based wound care role rather than outpatient or home health, focusing on chronic, complex wounds with collaboration from a wound care team.

The ideal candidate works independently across multiple facilities, manages a caseload, and maintains audit-ready documentation.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted California Physical Therapist license in good standing.
• Minimum of one year of clinical experience.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to travel between assigned facilities.
• Ability to work independently in a facility-based clinical environment.
• Strong communication, organizational, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver MIST Therapy treatments per physician orders, clinical protocols, and applicable standards of care.
• Perform focused wound assessments and evaluate healing progression, treatment response, and signs of deterioration or non-healing.
• Apply therapy based on clinical indications, including pain management, contraindications to sharp debridement, deep tissue injuries, and other complex wound presentations.
• Support provider-directed treatment plans and promptly elevate clinical concerns or significant changes in resident condition.
• Educate residents, families, caregivers, and facility staff regarding treatment expectations and relevant wound care considerations.
• Maintain the proper handling, cleaning, transportation, and readiness of MIST Therapy equipment.
• Complete accurate, timely, and defensible EMR documentation for all resident encounters.
• Provide clear clinical assessments that support treatment decisions, outcomes, and continuity of care.
• Ensure documentation supports medical necessity, billing requirements, and audit readiness.
• Follow HIPAA, infection-control, facility, and regulatory standards.
• Participate in quality assurance and compliance activities as needed.
• Manage an assigned facility caseload and maintain daily treatment schedules across SNF locations.
• Meet established productivity expectations while maintaining quality, safety, and resident-centered care.
• Communicate proactively regarding scheduling changes, resident availability, delays, or barriers to treatment.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, nursing teams, rehabilitation staff, and facility leadership regarding treatment plans and resident progress.
• Travel between assigned Skilled Nursing Facilities throughout the Orange County Region.

Skills

CA PT license

1 year clinical exp

BLS CPR

Driver's license

Travel ready

Independent work

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Job description

California Wound Healing Medical Group is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist to provide MIST Therapy in Skilled Nursing Facilities across the Orange County region. This is a clinic-based wound care role rather than outpatient or home health, focusing on chronic, complex wounds with collaboration from a wound care team.

The ideal candidate works independently across multiple facilities, manages a caseload, and maintains audit-ready documentation.