Traveling Physical Therapist Lead (Home Health - Southern CA)

Traveling Physical Therapist Lead (Home Health - Southern CA)

San Diego, CA

Mission Healthcare, located in seven states, is the largest home health and hospice company in the western United States. We have a critical missionto take care of our people. We provide a comprehensive array of services that meet the needs of patients and families across the healthcare continuum. We believe our people, partners, patients and their families deserve care delivered with Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Service (CARES), Mission Healthcare's core values. By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to impact patient's lives daily and grow your career in a culture of collaboration, compassion, and commitment. We are excited to continue to grow our mission family! Mission Healthcare offers competitive benefit packages designed to support the well-being of our team.

Benefits Available to All Benefit-Eligible Employees

• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Mileage reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement

Additional Benefits for Employees Regularly Scheduled 30+ Hours per Week:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• Disability, life, and AD&D insurance
• Pet insurance

Pay Range: Starting at $125,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule/Shift: Full-Time, Exempt

Territory/Location: Travel-based position supporting multiple Northern California home health locations. Team members are assigned to 13-week minimum assignments at designated service areas based on organizational needs.

Position Overview:

The Lead Physical Therapist Traveler provides high-quality physical therapy services and clinical guidance across our home health locations. This is a permanent, full-time W-2 position designed for clinicians who enjoy travel, flexibility, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across multiple communities. Team members complete 13-week minimum assignments at designated locations and receive company-paid housing, transportation, and travel expenses to and from each assignment. The Lead Physical Therapist serves as a clinical resource, promotes best practices, and helps ensure exceptional patient outcomes while supporting operational and clinical excellence throughout the organization.

Perks

• Company-provided housing during each assignment
• Company-provided transportation or transportation stipend
• Paid travel to and from each assignment location
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunity to support and lead clinical excellence programs across multiple home health agencies

Responsibilities

• 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 while maintaining exceptional clinical standards.
• Participate in case conferences, care planning, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Assist operational and clinical leadership in ensuring consistent delivery of therapy services across multiple markets.

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; home health experience strongly preferred.
• Current BLS and hands-on CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license and 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 based on organizational needs.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with interdisciplinary care teams.