Join Tender Home Health and Make Every Visit Count!
At Tender Home Health, we believe the best care happens where patients feel most comfortable, at home. As a Home Health Physical Therapist, you'll enjoy the flexibility to manage your schedule while helping patients regain strength, mobility, confidence, and independence through personalized one-on-one care.
If you're looking for meaningful work, clinical autonomy, and a supportive team that truly values its clinicians, we'd love to have you on board.
Why Join Tender Home Health?
✅ Flexible Per Diem Schedule
✅ Competitive Per Visit Rates
✅ One-on-One Patient Care
✅ Supportive Clinical Leadership
✅ Local Territory Assignments
✅ Collaborative Team Environment
✅ Opportunity to Make a Meaningful Impact Every Day
Position Summary
The Physical Therapist (PT) is responsible for providing skilled physical therapy services to patients in their homes in accordance with physician orders and the established Plan of Care. This role includes evaluating patients, developing individualized treatment plans, improving functional mobility, educating patients and caregivers, coordinating care with the interdisciplinary team, and documenting patient progress in compliance with agency policies and state regulations.
What You'll Do
- Perform comprehensive physical therapy evaluations and home safety assessments.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on physician orders.
- Assess strength, mobility, gait, range of motion, balance, and rehabilitation potential.
- Provide skilled physical therapy interventions to improve function and independence.
- Educate patients and caregivers on exercises, mobility techniques, fall prevention, and the proper use of therapeutic equipment.
- Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as appropriate.
- Communicate changes in patient condition to the physician and interdisciplinary team.
- Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation and progress notes.
- Participate in discharge planning and case conferences.
- Identify the need for additional home health services and make appropriate referrals.
- Supervise Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) in accordance with agency policy and state regulations.
- Supervise Home Health Aides every two weeks when physical therapy is the only skilled service.
QualificationsRequired
- Current California Physical Therapist License
- Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program
- Current CPR/BLS Certification
- Valid California Driver's License
- Reliable transportation with current auto insurance
- Ability to travel throughout assigned service areas
- Strong communication, organization, and clinical assessment skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Preferred
- Minimum of 2 years of Physical Therapy experience
- Home Health or Community Health experience
- Experience using WellSky or other Home Health EMR systems
- Bilingual is a plus
Required Credentials
- California Physical Therapist License
- Driver's License
- Auto Insurance
- CPR/BLS Certification
- TB Test or Chest X-Ray
- Physical Examination
- Professional Liability
- SSN
Physical Requirements
- Ability to safely assist, lift, position, or transfer patients as needed.
- Ability to travel between patient homes throughout the assigned territory.
- Ability to lift therapy equipment and supplies.
- Frequent walking, standing, bending, kneeling, and reaching.
Why Tender Home Health?
At Tender Home Health, you're more than a therapist, you become a trusted partner in helping patients regain independence and improve their quality of life. We foster a supportive, clinician-first culture where your expertise is valued, your schedule is respected, and your work truly makes a difference.
Pay: $80.00 - $110.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Are you a licensed Physical Therapist (PT) in the State of California?
- Are you willing to travel within a 20 up to 30 mile radius (if needed) to visit patients in their homes?
Experience:
- Physical therapy: 1 year (Required)
- Home Health: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Physical Therapy License (Required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: On the road
