Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist, Home Health 

Location: Sonoma & Marin Counties, CA
Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:30am - 5:00pm
Pay Range: $76.00 – $86.00 per hour plus $5K sign-on bonus

By the Bay Health, a nonprofit leader in compassionate care since 1975, is seeking a dedicated Home Health Physical Therapist to join our team. If you are looking for a role where you can provide one-on-one independent PT management, services, recovery, and empowerment, leaving a positive impact on the lives of your patients, come join our wonderful team!

In this role, you’ll help patients regain mobility and independence in the comfort of their homes — working with a supportive interdisciplinary team that values collaboration, flexibility, and clinical excellence. The Physical Therapist provides evaluation and therapeutic services in the home under a plan of treatment. Care is directed at rehabilitation to maximum potential, as well as promotion of independence. Teaching patients rehabilitative and therapeutic procedures while in their home setting is a powerful addition to successfully meeting recovery plans.

We take pride in serving our community with compassion and respect, focusing on the physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of each patient and their family.

What You’ll Do

Patient Evaluation & Care Planning

• Conducts comprehensive initial and ongoing assessments of patient mobility, strength, balance, coordination, pain, and functional status.
• Evaluates home environments for safety and recommends adaptive equipment or modifications as needed.
• Develops and implements individualized Plans of Care (POCs) based on patient needs and physician orders.
• Establishes measurable goals and expected outcomes to restore and/or improve function.

Treatment Implementation

• Provides skilled physical therapy interventions, including but not limited to:
• Gait training and transfer training
• Strengthening and balance exercises
• Range-of-motion and endurance training
• Home exercise program instruction
• Pain management and fall prevention strategies
• Instructs patients, families, and caregivers on safe exercise techniques, use of assistive devices, and energy conservation.
• Modifies treatment as necessary to maximize progress and safety.

Communication & Coordination

• Collaborates with the RN Case Manager, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, and home health aides.
• Communicates changes in patient condition promptly to the physician and care team.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings and case conferences to review progress and update the care plan.
• Coordinates discharge planning and recommends outpatient or community services when appropriate.

Documentation & Compliance

• Completes all documentation timely and accurately within the EMR system.
• Ensures all visit notes, OASIS data, and progress reports comply with Medicare, CMS, and agency requirements.
• Maintains appropriate visit frequencies per the plan of care and PDGM (Patient-Driven Groupings Model) standards.
• Adheres to agency policies, professional ethics, and confidentiality standards (HIPAA).

Professional Accountability

• Maintains current knowledge of physical therapy techniques, home health regulations, and infection control practices.
• Participates in continuing education, in-service programs, and quality improvement activities.
• Assists in orienting new staff and mentoring colleagues as assigned.

Education & Experience

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program; Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) preferred.
• Minimum of one year of experience in a healthcare setting (home health experience preferred).

 Licenses & Certifications

• Active California Physical Therapy license requi