Physical Therapist (PT)
About The Position
The Physical Therapist (PT) provides skilled physical therapy services to patients in their homes, helping them maximize safety, mobility, and independence. In alignment with the agencys mission to deliver high-quality home health services to all clients regardless of socioeconomic status, the PT delivers patient-centered care that brings the care patients deserve without going far. The PT collaborates with nursing and the interdisciplinary team to deliver effective plans of care, support positive patient outcomes, and ensure timely documentation in Finale EMR. This nurse practitioner–owned and operated home health agency was established to help patients recover, improve function, and live independently and well at home. The agency delivers compassionate, high-quality, patient-centered services across the Greater Sacramento region. Patient satisfaction is a core goal, supported by after-hours clinical triage for patient concerns. Therapy clinicians are not scheduled for on-call or weekend rotations. Mission: Provide the best quality home health services to all clients regardless of socioeconomic status. Vision: Foster care that extends beyond the local community and promotes health and wellness across all ages, even through life challenges.
Requirements
- Active California Physical Therapist license in good standing
- Successful completion of required licensure examinations (as applicable)
- Current BLS/CPR certification (or obtained within 30 days)
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or equivalent degree from an accredited program
- Strong independent clinical reasoning and documentation skills
- Comfort educating patients and caregivers in the home
- Proficiency with mobile documentation systems
- Valid California drivers license and reliable transportation
Nice To Haves
- Home health experience preferred
- Medicare home health experience preferred
- Finale EMR or similar home health EMR experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Complete in-home physical therapy evaluations (mobility, gait, balance, strength, endurance, functional assessments) and establish measurable goals
- Develop, implement, and update plans of care consistent with physician orders, payer requirements, and patient-centered goals
- Provide skilled PT interventions in the home (therapeutic exercise, neuromuscular re-education, gait and balance training, transfer training, manual techniques as appropriate)
- Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs, fall prevention, safe mobility/transfer techniques, and assistive device use
- Assess home environments and recommend safety strategies, DME, and modifications to reduce fall risk
- Coordinate with nursing, OT, SLP, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team
- Utilize standardized outcome measures and reassessments; adjust plans of care as needed
- Identify clinical red flags and communicate changes promptly per agency protocol
- Complete timely, accurate documentation in Finale EMR
- Supervise PTAs and support personnel per California law and agency policy
- Manage field schedule, caseload priorities, and visit coordination
Benefits
- Benefits: Offered based on employment status and agency policy
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
