Lead Physical Therapist (EST)

Job Details

Job Location: Verbeck Resource Center - El Cajon, CA 92020Salary Range: $90,000.00 - $105,000.00 Salary

Lead Physical Therapist – Early Childhood Services

Make an impact where it matters most.

At Home of Guiding Hands (HGH), we believe every child deserves the chance to grow, learn, and thrive. As our Lead Physical Therapist, you’ll play a vital role in helping young children (ages 0–3) with developmental delays reach their full potential — while leading and mentoring a passionate team of early intervention professionals.

 

In this leadership role, you’ll provide hands-on therapy and developmental evaluations, coach staff to excellence, and shape a program that changes lives every day. You’ll also expand your impact beyond San Diego — spending one day a week supporting children and families in Imperial County.

To recognize your dedication, HGH provides a $350 weekly travel stipend and a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

At Home of Guiding Hands, we take care of the people who take care of others. You’ll enjoy:

• Flexible scheduling designed to support your work–life balance

• CEU and license reimbursement so you can keep learning and growing

• Mileage reimbursement for all work-related travel

• Paid sick and vacation time to recharge when you need it

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions

Be Part of Something Bigger

This isn’t just a job — it’s a calling. Join a mission-driven team at one of San Diego’s leading nonprofits and use your skills to make a lasting difference for children, families, and communities.

At HGH, your expertise creates possibilities, your compassion inspires hope, and your leadership shapes the future.

What You'll Be Doing: 

Therapy & Family Support

• Reviews collateral and intake information provided.

• Evaluates a child's ability to move and perform functional activities.

• Completes intake paperwork, assessments, reports, and treatment plans with identified children and their families.

• Assists in the development of the Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP).

• Schedules, plans, and conducts home visits with assigned families to carry out treatment plans and IFSP goals.

• Maintains ongoing communication with families and members of the ID team to coordinate program services.

• Prepares, collects, and maintains educational information files, records, case notes, and documentation from outside agencies.

• Conducts research related to families’ needs for service and provides resources and educational information.

• Travels throughout assigned county (San Diego or Imperial) to complete sessions in family homes and other community locations.

 

Mentorship & Leadership

• Assists with training employees on policies, procedures, and assessment curriculum.

• Completes Quality Assurance evaluations consisting of staff observations and identification of ongoing training needs.

• Designs in-services and consults with staff as a Lead Physical Therapy expert.

• Reviews, tracks, and provides feedback on the written reports/collateral of staff.

Qualifications

What You'll Bring to the Role: 

Education & Experience