Home Health Physical Therapist Contractor

Nursing & Rehab At Home•San Mateo, CA

21d•$75 - $95•Remote

About The Position

Home Health Physical Therapy is where you can see the real impact of your work. You'll treat patients in the place they actually live, work with their families, and build the kind of long-term relationships that clinic settings rarely allow. If you want autonomy, variety, and time to focus on the whole person, this role is for you. Nursing & Rehab At Home is a clinician-owned and operated, family-run agency, proudly rooted in our local community. Many of our employees have been working with us for over a decade! We offer a relaxed, nurturing environment where patients and staff are both well cared for.

Requirements

A degree in physical therapy (bachelor's, master's, or DPT) from an accredited program
An active California Physical Therapy Board license
Current CPR certification
A valid driver's license and an insured, reliable vehicle
Strong communication and organizational skills

Nice To Haves

One or more years of PT experience
Home health or community-based experience

Responsibilities

Evaluate and treat patients at home. Assess strength, mobility, gait, and range of motion, and evaluate the home environment for safety risks and rehab potential. Deliver treatment under a physician's plan of care.
Empower patients and caregivers. Teach patients and families how to use and care for therapeutic equipment, and help them understand the goals of the therapy program.
Guide care. Set treatment priorities, track progress toward goals, and keep physicians informed of any changes in a patient's condition.
Coordinate care. Serve as case manager when assigned, help plan discharges, and connect patients with other home health services when needed.
Complete OASIS assessments as assigned.
Collaborate and mentor. Join case conferences and peer consultations, supervise PT assistants, oversee home health aide care when therapy is the only skilled service, and lead in-service education for colleagues.