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

West Coast Wound•Los Angeles, CA

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 S. Los Angeles region. The Physical Therapist travels to patients' homes to conduct 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. The role involves working independently in a home-based environment and requires sound clinical judgment and strong communication skills. This is a full-time 1099 independent contractor position with a four-day, 10-hour schedule. The typical start time is between 7:30 AM and 8:30 AM, depending on patient scheduling and geographic coverage. Daily schedules may vary according to patient locations, visit duration, and patient needs. The position is mobile/home-based in the S. Los Angeles region, with travel to assigned patients' homes. Pay is a guaranteed base 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.

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/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.

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, including assessment of 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-term and long-term functional goals.
Provide skilled 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, including walkers, canes, and other mobility equipment.
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 responses to treatment and make appropriate clinical modifications to plans of care.
Perform reassessments and communicate changes in patient condition or functional status as appropriate.
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 federal and state regulations, professional standards, payer requirements, and company policies.
Recognize patient condition changes that may require physician notification, additional medical evaluation, or treatment modification.
Maintain patient confidentiality and appropriate professional boundaries.
Provide compassionate, respectful, and professional care to patients and families in the home setting.
Arrive at scheduled visits within the expected timeframe, manage travel time, and maintain an efficient daily schedule.
Carry and transport necessary clinical equipment and supplies, and adapt treatment to different home environments and available space.
Maintain a safe and professional environment during every visit.
Communicate promptly regarding cancellations, scheduling changes, or patient concerns.
Respect patients' homes, privacy, routines, and individual preferences, and exercise sound clinical judgment while working independently in the community.