Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist - Full Time

Bridge Home Health & Hospice is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to join a compassionate, results‑driven team. The role focuses on delivering exceptional patient care, improving mobility, and supporting families across California.

Experience with per‑visit compensation and a commitment to continuous learning are essential.

Location:

Full‑time, Branded in Merced/Stanislaus/Madera/Los Banos Counties.

Base pay: $75.00/hr – $212.50/hr
Paid per visit: $75 – $212.50 per visit.

• Provide physical therapy services according to a written physician's plan of care and as defined in the state Physical Therapy Practice Act.
• Assess and evaluate therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status; participate in development of the total plan of care; evaluate home environment.
• Assess muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM and potential for rehab.
• Direct physical therapy treatment.
• Instruct patients and families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.
• Determine priority needs for physical therapy.
• Report to physician patient’s reaction to treatment or changes in condition.
• Initiate physical therapy program and instruct other personnel and/or family/caregiver members in certain phases of physical therapy.
• Train patients in the use of prosthetic devices.
• Identify patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refer as necessary.
• Prepare and submit clinical and progress summaries based on attainment of goals.
• Participate in discharge planning for patients.
• Provide physical therapy consultation to home families/caregivers when indicated.
• Provide in‑service education programs for nursing organization personnel as needed.
• Participate in peer consultation process.
• Supervise physical therapy assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.
• When therapy is the only skilled service, instruct, supervise, and evaluate home health aide care every two (2) weeks.
• Adhere to the company attendance and reliability guidelines, which are an essential function of the job to ensure quality, and consistent patient care.

• Post baccalaureate degree in physical therapy (Doctor of Physical Therapy) approved by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
• Licensed to practice as physical therapist by the Physical Therapy Board of California.
• Good verbal and written communication and organization skills.
• Current CPR certification.
• Current Auto Insurance and valid California Driver’s License.
• Licensed driver with automobile in good working order and insured in accordance with organization requirements.

• Sit occasionally for 1‑3 hours.
• Stand frequently for 3‑6 hours.
• Drive/operate foot control occasionally for 1‑3 hours.
• Walk occasionally on level surface for 1‑3 hours.
• Walk intermittently on unlevel surface for