21st Century Home Health Services · 20 hours ago
Home Health Field Physical Therapist (PT)
Brentwood, California
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$130K/yr - $160K/yr
1+ years exp21st Century Home Health Services Inc. is the largest home health agency in San Francisco, dedicated to providing empathetic and compassionate care to patients. The Home Health Field Physical Therapist role focuses on building core clinical skills in a home health setting, providing hands-on therapeutic interventions, and collaborating with a Physical Therapist Case Manager to deliver quality patient care.
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Responsibilities
Provide hands-on therapeutic interventions including gait training, balance and neuromuscular re-education, transfer training, therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and pain management techniques, as appropriate under your license and within a home health setting
Assist in managing patients with assistive devices, prosthetics/orthotics, wheelchairs, and home safety equipment
Conduct detailed patient evaluations and assessments in the home environment
Implement individualized plans of care under the supervision and guidance of a Physical Therapist Case Manager
Provide accurate, timely documentation of patient care within 24-48 hours, consistent with plan of care and compliance standards
Educate patients and family/caregivers on functional mobility, exercise programs, safety techniques, and proper use of adaptive equipment
Collaborate closely with the Physical Therapist Case Manager to prepare for and assist in patient treatments and updates to the care plan
Participate in the interdisciplinary coordination of services, including identifying needs for OT, ST, HHA, MSW, and RN interventions, and report to the Physical Therapist Case Manager as appropriate
Effectively use equipment and supplies to provide efficient care while maintaining cost awareness
Maintain active participation in professional development, clinical trainings, and skill refinement opportunities
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervising Physical Therapist Case Manager
Stay up to date on communication for assigned patients and use relevant information to prioritize care effectively
Provide timely, relevant updates to the supervising PT Case Manager and participate in weekly interdisciplinary case conferences as required
Ensure patient privacy and dignity in both documentation and care delivery
Seek opportunities to enhance clinical knowledge and remain informed on best practices and home health standards
Meet productivity expectations as directed by your Physical Therapist Case Manager
Participate in initial evaluations, reassessments, and discharge planning in collaboration with the Case Manager PT
Participate in on-call or weekend coverage rotation, as required
Qualification
Required
Current, unrestricted California Physical Therapist (PT) License
Current BLS/CPR Certification
Valid CA Driver's License with a clean driving record
Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program
One (1) year of experience as a Physical Therapist preferred—new graduates and internal candidates may be considered
Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team (RN, OT, ST, MSW, HHA)
Strong clinical judgment, excellent verbal/written communication, time management, and problem-solving skills
Comfortable with electronic documentation and mobile healthcare tools
Ability to self-direct, manage time independently, and maintain professionalism in a fast-paced setting
Commitment to annual compliance training and continuing education requirements
Preferred
Prior home health experience is highly desirable
Experience treating high acuity patients is a plus
Familiarity with case management principles is preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive health benefits
401k plan with up to a 4% match
Company
21st Century Home Health Services
21st Century Home Health Services provides home health aide, physical, and occupational therapy services.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase