Traveling Physical Therapist Lead (Home Health - Northern CA)
About The Position
Mission Healthcare, a leading home health and hospice company, is seeking a Traveling Physical Therapist Lead for its Northern California operations. This is a permanent, full-time W-2 position for clinicians who enjoy travel, flexibility, and making a significant impact across multiple communities. The role involves providing high-quality physical therapy services and clinical guidance to home health locations, serving as a clinical resource, promoting best practices, and ensuring exceptional patient outcomes. Team members complete 13-week minimum assignments at designated locations and receive company-paid housing, transportation, and travel expenses.
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.
Benefits
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Mileage reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
- Disability, life, and AD&D insurance
- Pet insurance
- Company-provided housing during each assignment
- Company-provided transportation or transportation stipend
- Paid travel to and from each assignment location
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Opportunity to support and lead clinical excellence programs across multiple home health agencies
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
