Physical Therapist; PT Mobile​/Home-Based Care

Overview

We are seeking a skilled, compassionate, and dependable Physical Therapist (PT) to provide high-quality physical therapy services to patients in their homes throughout the Hemet/Temecula region.

• Travel to patients' homes throughout the assigned service area to provide physical therapy services.
• Perform comprehensive physical therapy evaluations in the patient's home environment.
• Assess strength, range of motion, balance, gait, mobility, coordination, endurance, pain, functional limitations, and ability to safely perform activities of daily living.
• Evaluate the patient's home environment and identify potential safety and fall risks that may impact mobility and independence.
• Develop individualized plans of care based on evaluation findings, physician orders/referrals, patient needs, clinical judgment, and functional goals.
• Establish measurable short-term and long-term functional goals.
• Provide skilled physical therapy interventions appropriate to the patient's diagnosis and functional limitations, including:
  • Therapeutic exercises
  • Therapeutic activities
  • Neuromuscular re-education
  • Gait and mobility training
  • Balance and coordination training
  • Functional strengthening
  • Manual therapy when clinically appropriate
  • Transfer training
  • Fall prevention and safety training
• Train patients in the safe use of assistive devices such as walkers, canes, and other mobility equipment.
• Develop and instruct patients in individualized home exercise programs.
• Educate patients and caregivers regarding diagnosis, treatment, exercises, mobility, safety, fall prevention, and strategies to promote independence.
• Monitor patient response to treatment and make appropriate clinical modifications to the plan 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 effectively with referring providers regarding patient progress, concerns, and recommendations.
• Complete accurate, timely, and thorough documentation for evaluations, daily treatment visits, reassessments, progress reports, and discharge summaries.
• 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 modification of treatment.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and appropriate professional boundaries at all times.
• Provide compassionate, respectful, and professional care to patients and their families in the home setting.

• 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 PT evaluations and develop appropriate plans of care.
• Experience treating patients with orthopedic, musculoskeletal, neurological, balance, gait, weakness, mobility, and/or functional limitations preferred.
• 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.
• Must be punctual, dependable, organized, and professional.
• Comfortable 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 required.
• Ability to travel throughout the assigned service area.
• CPR/BLS certification preferred or required according to company policy.
• Previous home health, mobile therapy, outpatient, orthopedic, neurological, geriatric, or community-based experience is preferred.

• 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.
• Adapt treatment approaches to different home environments and available space.
• Maintain a safe and professional environment during every patient visit.
• Communicate promptly regarding cancellations,…