Physical Therapist (PT) – Mobile/Home-Based Care

Overview

We are seeking a skilled, compassionate, and dependable Physical Therapist (PT) to provide high-quality physical therapy services to patients in their homes throughout the Hemet/Temecula region.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Travel to patients' homes throughout the assigned service area to provide physical therapy services.
• Perform comprehensive physical therapy evaluations in the patient's home environment.
• Assess strength, range of motion, balance, gait, mobility, coordination, endurance, pain, functional limitations, and ability to safely perform activities of daily living.
• Evaluate the patient's home environment and identify potential safety and fall risks that may impact mobility and independence.
• Develop individualized plans of care based on evaluation findings, physician orders/referrals, patient needs, clinical judgment, and functional goals.
• Establish measurable short-term and long-term functional goals.
• Provide skilled physical therapy interventions appropriate to the patient's diagnosis and functional limitations, including:
  • Therapeutic exercises
  • Therapeutic activities
  • Neuromuscular re-education
  • Gait and mobility training
  • Balance and coordination training
  • Functional strengthening
  • Manual therapy when clinically appropriate
  • Transfer training
  • Fall prevention and safety training
• Train patients in the safe use of assistive devices such as walkers, canes, and other mobility equipment.
• Develop and instruct patients in individualized home exercise programs.
• Educate patients and caregivers regarding diagnosis, treatment, exercises, mobility, safety, fall prevention, and strategies to promote independence.
• Monitor patient response to treatment and make appropriate clinical modifications to the plan of care.
• Perform reassessments and communicate changes in patient condition or functional status as appropriate.
• Coordinate care with physicians, nurses, caregivers, physical therapist assistants, occupational therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Communicate effectively with referring providers regarding patient progress, concerns, and recommendations.
• Complete accurate, timely, and thorough documentation for evaluations, daily treatment visits, reassessments, progress reports, and discharge summaries.
• Maintain compliance with applicable federal and state regulations, professional standards, payer requirements, and company policies.
• Recognize changes in patient condition that may require physician notification, additional medical evaluation, or modification of treatment.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and appropriate professional boundaries at all times.
• Provide compassionate, respectful, and professional care to patients and their families in the home setting.

Requirements

• Current and valid California Physical Therapist license in good standing.
• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, biomechanics, and rehabilitation principles.
• Strong clinical reasoning and patient assessment skills.
• Ability to independently perform comprehensive PT evaluations and develop appropriate plans of care.
• Experience treating patients with orthopedic, musculoskeletal, neurological, balance, gait, weakness, mobility, and/or functional limitations preferred.
• Strong knowledge of therapeutic exercise, gait training, balance training, functional mobility, neuromuscular re-education, and fall prevention.
• Excellent patient assessment and acute/chronic pain management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively manage a mobile patient caseload.
• Must be punctual, dependable, organized, and professional.
• Comfortable entering and providing care in patients' homes and working with patients and caregivers in a home-based environment.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.
• Ability to travel throughout the assigned service area.
• CPR/BLS certification preferred or required according to company policy.
• Previous home health, mobile therapy, outpatient, orthopedic, neurological, geriatric, or community-based experience is preferred.

Mobile/Home-Based Care Expectations

• Arrive at scheduled visits within the expected timeframe.
• Manage travel time and maintain an efficient daily schedule.
• Carry and transport necessary clinical equipment and supplies.
• Adapt treatment approaches to different home environments and available space.
• Maintain a safe and professional environment during every patient visit.
• Communicate promptly regarding cancellations, scheduling changes, or patient concerns.
• Respect patients' homes, privacy, routines, and individual preferences.
• Demonstrate sound clinical judgment when working independently in the community.

Documentation and Compliance

• Initial evaluations
• Treatment notes
• Reassessments
• Progress reports
• Recertifications, when applicable
• Discharge documentation
• Home exercise programs
• Communication with referring providers
• Other documentation required by the organization, payer, or applicable regulations

Job Type

Full-time – 1099 Independent Contractor

Pay Structure (1099)

• Guaranteed base pay: $1,080 per week
• Base compensation is calculated at $45 per patient visit, based on a minimum of 6 patient visits per day.
• $45 per additional patient visit for visits beyond the daily base of 6.
• Compensation is subject to the terms of the independent contractor agreement.

Schedule

• Four 10-hour workdays per week
• Typical start time: 7:30 AM–8:30 AM, depending on patient scheduling and geographic coverage.
• Daily schedule may vary based on patient locations, visit duration, and patient needs.

Work Location

Mobile/Home-Based – Hemet/Temecula Region

The Physical Therapist will travel to assigned patients' homes throughout the designated service area.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a clinically confident, compassionate, and self-motivated Physical Therapist who enjoys working one-on-one with patients and families. The successful candidate will be comfortable making clinical decisions independently, adapting treatment to the patient's home environment, and providing high-quality care while maintaining excellent documentation and communication.

This position is an excellent opportunity for a Physical Therapist who values autonomy, flexibility, meaningful patient relationships, and community-based care