Physical Therapist

BrightStar Care of The Monterey Peninsula • Monterey, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

BrightStar Care of The Monterey Peninsula is hiring a part-time/per-diem Physical Therapist to provide evidence-based home health services to adult and geriatric patients in Monterey County and nearby Hollister and Gilroy. The role offers autonomy, clinical support, and manageable caseloads, with a flexible schedule built around clinician availability. Work is performed on the road in patients’ homes.

The Physical Therapist works under physician orders and collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to support patient goals and continuity of care. The role includes assessing patients, developing individualized plans of care, teaching families and caregivers safe therapy techniques, documenting visits in the EMR, communicating changes in condition, and assisting with discharge planning. Compensation is $100 per hour, experience-based, with mileage reimbursement between patient visits.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Physical Therapy from an APTA-accredited program.
• Current, unrestricted California Physical Therapist license.
• At least 2 years of professional physical therapy experience.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver’s license and a reliable smartphone for EMR use.

Nice To Haves

• Home health Physical Therapist experience.
• Reliable transportation with auto insurance.
• Comfort traveling within an assigned territory.
• Strong assessment, EMR documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a home setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home physical therapy services to adult and geriatric patients under physician orders.
• Perform comprehensive assessments and functional evaluations; develop and update individualized plans of care.
• Coordinate with an interdisciplinary team to align therapy goals with the total plan of treatment.
• Initiate physical therapy programs and teach family members and caregivers techniques for safe carryover at home.
• Document timely, accurate visit notes in the EMR and promptly communicate changes in patient condition.
• Prepare clinical and progress summaries; collaborate on safe discharge planning and continuity of care.
• Follow agency, state, and federal regulations and professional standards of practice.

Benefits

• Mileage reimbursement between patient visits.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Paid training and orientation.
• CEU support, if offered.
• Paid sick leave.
• Supportive clinical leadership and a responsive office team.
• Manageable caseloads.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level