Physical Therapist (PT) – Mobile/Home-Based Care
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 Hemet/Temecula region. The role involves traveling to patients' homes to perform comprehensive evaluations, develop individualized plans of care, provide skilled therapeutic interventions, monitor patient progress, and educate patients and caregivers on strategies to improve mobility, function, safety, and independence. The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently in a home-based environment, has strong clinical judgment and communication skills, and is passionate about patient-centered care. 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 patient scheduling and geographic coverage. Daily schedules may vary based on patient locations, visit duration, and patient needs. Compensation includes guaranteed base pay of $1,320 per week, calculated at $55 per patient visit based on a minimum of six patient visits per day. Each visit beyond the daily base of six is compensated at $55. Compensation is subject to the terms of the independent contractor agreement. The role is mobile and home-based, with travel to assigned patients' homes throughout the Hemet/Temecula service area.
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 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 patient assessment and acute and chronic pain management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and effectively manage a mobile patient caseload.
- Punctual, dependable, organized, and professional.
- Comfort 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.
- 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 strength, range of motion, balance, gait, mobility, coordination, endurance, pain, functional limitations, activities of daily living, and home safety risks.
- Develop individualized plans of care based on evaluation findings, physician orders or referrals, patient needs, clinical judgment, and functional goals; establish measurable short- and long-term goals.
- Provide skilled physical therapy interventions, including therapeutic exercise 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 patients in individualized home exercise programs.
- Educate patients and caregivers about diagnoses, treatment, exercises, 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 patient condition or functional status.
- Coordinate care with physicians, nurses, caregivers, physical therapist assistants, occupational therapists, and other healthcare professionals; communicate patient progress, concerns, and recommendations to referring providers.
- Complete accurate, timely, and thorough clinical documentation, including evaluations, treatment notes, reassessments, progress reports, recertifications when applicable, discharge summaries, home exercise programs, and provider communications.
- 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 treatment modification.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and professional boundaries, and provide compassionate, respectful, and professional care to patients and families.
- Arrive for scheduled visits within the expected timeframe, manage travel time and daily schedules, carry necessary clinical equipment and supplies, and adapt treatment to different home environments.
- Maintain a safe and professional environment during visits; communicate promptly about cancellations, scheduling changes, or patient concerns; and respect patients' homes, privacy, routines, and preferences.
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