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

West Coast Wound•Las Vegas, NV

13d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled, compassionate, and dependable Physical Therapist to provide high-quality physical therapy services to patients in their homes throughout the Las Vegas region. The therapist travels to patients' homes to perform comprehensive evaluations, develop individualized plans of care, provide skilled therapeutic interventions, monitor progress, and educate patients and caregivers on improving mobility, function, safety, and independence. This mobile, home-based role calls for someone comfortable working independently, exercising sound clinical judgment, managing a mobile patient caseload, and adapting treatment to different home environments. The therapist coordinates care with healthcare professionals and referring providers, maintains thorough and timely documentation, and complies with applicable regulations, professional standards, payer requirements, and company policies. This is a full-time 1099 independent contractor position. The schedule is four 10-hour workdays per week, with a typical start time between 7:30 AM and 8:30 AM depending on scheduling and geographic coverage. Daily schedules may vary. Compensation includes guaranteed base pay of $1,320 per week, calculated at $55 per patient visit based on a minimum of six visits per day, plus $55 for each visit beyond the daily base of six. Compensation is subject to the independent contractor agreement. The therapist travels to assigned patients' homes throughout the Las Vegas region.

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, patient assessment, and acute and chronic pain management skills.
Ability to independently perform comprehensive physical therapy evaluations and develop appropriate plans of care.
Strong knowledge of therapeutic exercise, gait training, balance training, functional mobility, neuromuscular re-education, and fall prevention.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and effectively manage a mobile patient caseload.
Punctual, dependable, organized, and professional.
Comfortable entering patients' homes and providing care in a home-based environment with patients and caregivers.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Ability to travel throughout the assigned service area.
Ability to manage travel time, maintain an efficient daily schedule, and carry and transport necessary clinical equipment and supplies.

Nice To Haves

Experience treating patients with orthopedic, musculoskeletal, neurological, balance, gait, weakness, mobility, or functional limitations.
CPR/BLS certification, preferred or required according to company policy.
Previous home health, mobile therapy, outpatient, orthopedic, neurological, geriatric, or community-based experience.

Responsibilities

Travel to patients' homes throughout the assigned service area to provide physical therapy services.
Perform comprehensive physical therapy evaluations in patients' homes, assessing physical abilities, functional limitations, activities of daily living, and the home environment for safety and fall risks.
Develop individualized plans of care and measurable short- and long-term functional goals based on evaluation findings, physician orders or referrals, patient needs, clinical judgment, and functional goals.
Provide skilled physical therapy interventions, including therapeutic exercises and activities, neuromuscular re-education, gait and mobility training, balance and coordination training, functional strengthening, manual therapy when appropriate, transfer training, and fall prevention and safety training.
Train patients in the safe use of assistive devices and develop and instruct them in individualized home exercise programs.
Educate patients and caregivers about diagnosis, treatment, exercise, mobility, safety, fall prevention, and strategies to promote independence.
Monitor patient response to treatment, modify the plan of care as appropriate, perform reassessments, and communicate changes in condition or functional status.
Coordinate care with physicians, nurses, caregivers, physical therapist assistants, occupational therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
Communicate with referring providers about patient progress, concerns, and recommendations.
Complete accurate, timely, and thorough clinical documentation, including evaluations, treatment notes, reassessments, progress reports, recertifications when applicable, discharge documentation, home exercise programs, and provider communications.
Maintain compliance with 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 treatment modification.
Maintain patient confidentiality and professional boundaries, and provide compassionate, respectful, professional care to patients and families.
Arrive within expected timeframes, manage travel and daily schedules efficiently, transport necessary clinical equipment and supplies, and adapt treatment to different home environments and available space.
Communicate promptly about cancellations, scheduling changes, and patient concerns; respect patients' homes, privacy, routines, and preferences; and maintain a safe, professional environment during visits.