Traveling Physical Therapist Lead (Home Health - Northern CA)

The role

The Lead Physical Therapist Traveler provides physical therapy services and clinical guidance across multiple home health locations. This role involves evaluating patients, implementing treatment plans, and serving as a clinical resource and mentor for rehabilitation staff.

What you will do

• Evaluate and assess patients' physical conditions and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Implement therapeutic exercises and techniques to relieve pain and improve mobility, strength, and coordination.
• Educate patients and caregivers on exercises, safety precautions, and self-care strategies.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to provide holistic, patient-centered care.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient progress and treatment plans.
• Serve as a clinical preceptor and resource for rehabilitation staff across assigned locations.
• Support mentoring, onboarding, and development of therapy team members as needed.
• Promote best practices, quality outcomes, regulatory compliance, and patient satisfaction initiatives.
• Adapt quickly to new locations, patient populations, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Participate in case conferences, care planning, and quality improvement initiatives.

Required qualifications

• Active Physical Therapist license in the practicing state or ability to obtain licensure in assigned states as required.
• Master's or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Physical Therapist.
• Current BLS and hands-on CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to travel extensively between assignments.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability and willingness to complete 13-week minimum assignments at various home health locations.

Nice to have

• home health experience strongly preferred

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Mileage reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Relocation Assistance
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (for 30+ hours per week)
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts (for 30+ hours per week)
• Disability, life, and AD&D insurance (for 30+ hours per week)
• Pet insurance (for 30+ hours per week)
• Company-provided housing during each assignment
• Company-provided transportation or transportation stipend

About the company

Mission Healthcare is the largest home health and hospice company in the western United States, located in seven states. They provide a comprehensive array of services that meet the needs of patients and families across the healthcare continuum.