Traveling Physical Therapist Lead (Home Health - Southern CA)

Mission Healthcare•San Diego, CA

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

Mission Healthcare, a large home health and hospice company, is seeking a Traveling Physical Therapist Lead to provide high-quality physical therapy services and clinical guidance across its home health locations. This is a permanent, full-time W-2 position for clinicians who enjoy travel, flexibility, and making a meaningful impact across multiple communities. Team members complete 13-week minimum assignments at designated locations and receive company-paid housing, transportation, and travel expenses. The Lead Physical Therapist serves as a clinical resource, promotes best practices, and ensures exceptional patient outcomes while supporting operational and clinical excellence throughout the organization.

Requirements

Active Physical Therapist license in the practicing state or ability to obtain licensure in assigned states as required.
Master's or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Physical Therapist; home health experience strongly preferred.
Current BLS and hands-on CPR certification.
Valid driver's license and ability to travel extensively between assignments.
Demonstrated leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability and willingness to complete 13-week minimum assignments at various home health locations based on organizational needs.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with interdisciplinary care teams.

Nice To Haves

Home health experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and assess patients' physical conditions and develop individualized treatment plans.
Implement therapeutic exercises and techniques to relieve pain and improve mobility, strength, and coordination.
Educate patients and caregivers on exercises, safety precautions, and self-care strategies.
Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to provide holistic, patient-centered care.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient progress and treatment plans.
Serve as a clinical preceptor and resource for rehabilitation staff across assigned locations.
Support mentoring, onboarding, and development of therapy team members as needed.
Promote best practices, quality outcomes, regulatory compliance, and patient satisfaction initiatives.
Adapt quickly to new locations, patient populations, and interdisciplinary teams while maintaining exceptional clinical standards.
Participate in case conferences, care planning, and quality improvement initiatives.
Assist operational and clinical leadership in ensuring consistent delivery of therapy services across multiple markets.