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Traveling Physical Therapist Lead (Home Health - Southern CA) at Mission Healthcare

San Diego, CAFull-timeRehabPosted about 2 months ago
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About the Role

<div class="content-intro"><p>Mission Healthcare,&nbsp;located in seven states, is the largest home health and hospice company in the western United States. We have a critical mission—to 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&nbsp;<strong>C</strong>ompassion,&nbsp;<strong>A</strong>ccountability,&nbsp;<strong>R</strong>espect,&nbsp;<strong>E</strong>xcellence and&nbsp;<strong>S</strong>ervice&nbsp;<strong>(CARES),&nbsp;</strong>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!<br><br><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span data-teams="true">Mission Healthcare offers competitive benefit packages designed to support the well‑being of our team.</span></span><br><strong>Benefits Available to All Benefit-Eligible Employees</strong></p> <ul> <li>401(k) retirement savings plan</li> <li>Mileage reimbursement</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program (EAP)</li> <li>Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays</li> <li>Tuition Reimbursement</li> <li>Relocation Assistance&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>Additional Benefits for Employees Regularly Scheduled 30+ Hours per Week:&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>Medical, dental, and vision insurance</li> <li>Flexible Spending &amp; Health Savings Accounts</li> <li>Disability, life, and AD&amp;D insurance</li> <li>Pet insurance</li> </ul></div><div> <div class="___be36l80 fbotcpb fy77jfu f6dzj5z"> <div class="fai-CopilotMessage r1f6yzd6 ___1fjo9g7 f1g2tzg5 fgct6un fy77jfu f2c7lf3" data-tabster="{&quot;groupper&quot;:{&quot;tabbability&quot;:2},&quot;focusable&quot;:{}}"> <div id="copilot-message-_r_d0_" class="fai-CopilotMessage__content r1izxv8h ___7qar2c0 fcthzvy"> <div class="___1vve6yh f22iagw f1vx9l62 f122n59 f3bhgqh f1mnxvew fly5x3f"> <div class="___j4vmuw0 f22iagw f1vx9l62 f1869bpl fly5x3f fbc6vix"> <div data-testid="loading-message" data-fui-focus-visible=""> <div id="response-id_r_cu_" class="___1yop6mf f336tjw f9ijwd5 fz7g6wx fod5ikn f1s184ao" data-testid="lastChatMessage"> <div class="___1peis63 f22iagw f1063pyq f6jr5hl f1c88k3p"> <div class="___4htdyp0 fz7g6wx fy77jfu"> <div class="___1j4t0a1 f1lmfglv f1abmfm4" data-testid="markdown-reply" data-message-id="fbcf63c3-fcf6-4430-a5b6-6db404d8cbd7" data-message-type="Chat"> <div class="___nfp7g60 f22iagw f1vx9l62 fkmyikg fk15e71 f1k953kz f137keqj f1rncccw f1stllg3 f1w4kmmc f1tric3v f10dk5ic fx8cdsv f16nlwsl f1eookvz fhjrts3 fqugt2f f18d18k8 f1v1vhmp f1hdmul3 f198vjnp f2dshw1 fjpjndq fnmj2pj ffrrb40 f1mon110 fhajzam fimndk6 fxv4dng fb1rn9k f59wlhv f1xmfh30 f18yf5o5 fmr6chf fw8qy2q ff161sd f1qr7t77 f1yyogn1 foogchg fp5872b f1tpb8gf f1hdgrc8 f1vatr43 frkxccd f9pdzkb f158oiaz ft5kggy f5l4ui7 f13j03li f18xdoka f8off4e f1go6zfc f128n2ra f1jpxw2j f1lwd9n0 fy0b8hm f1g2633v fx4kvgi fkvolse f1gxrt3a f1os76ua f1js9cnw f1g87ej0 freluf8 f1yggaq6 f2i3chp f1151osp florpoh f35kzfz ftp9m57 f1e288vi fz62hnz fixvuys f1nmofwh fc1c6mv f18a2er7 fhvkrdl fhxnn68 f1oce4bo fvhlfan f7tc0t0 f1ngf1n2 ffrzq6x f1yjiq2m f1aqdgql f1huvaf f10ij78l f1k94sa4 fkmfumq f1jvzkyl f1eu24ob f1xbfc1f fmf0lwf f107dsy8 f3w566c f4648sl f13zpkng f7unjfp f8p1rz fzu6h1w f1i1bi6h f1smo7hi f1sk1xod f1kgogdq f1gjktkp ft608jz f1o9wiiv fg3xr24 fhd155k f1b8gl2e fg4b9ou flb4lo fdicbfk fgwcyh1 f1jbds0d f1fb9uea f1stuka4 fcrtu6g fwqh0xn f11w66yg f6e0e65 f1vvgu0 f1607507 fgct6un f1ec1nbe fg3fpv7 f1m9bycv f1ntoah8 f1b694rt faql4r2 fpjuhzh fmavl6h f1d9bsk fmzhlt0 f145l92p fwkyaqm f129obh1 f19la9g f127w39w fr0ux9m fxhidck f1cu4h9j f1wnbo7v f1eueg4z fy9c24f f1h2o91j f1iw08fq f19n0e5"> <p><strong>Pay Range:</strong> Starting at <strong>$125,000 annually</strong>, depending on experience and qualifications.</p> <p><strong>Schedule/Shift:</strong> Full-Time, Exempt</p> <p><strong>Territory/Location:</strong> Travel-based position supporting multiple Northern California home health locations. Team members are assigned to&nbsp;<strong>13-week minimum assignments</strong> at designated service areas based on organizational needs.</p> <p><strong>Position Overview: </strong></p> <p>The&nbsp;<strong>Lead Physical Therapist Traveler </strong>provides high-quality physical therapy services and clinical guidance across our home health locations. This is a permanent, full-time <strong>W-2 position</strong> designed for clinicians who enjoy travel, flexibility, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across multiple communities. Team members complete <strong>13-week minimum assignments</strong> at designated locations and receive <strong>company-paid housing, transportation, and travel expenses to and from each assignment</strong>. 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.</p> <p>&nbsp;<strong>Perks</strong></p> <ul> <li>Company-provided housing during each assignment</li> <li>Company-provided transportation or transportation stipend</li> <li>Paid travel to and from each assignment location</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package</li> <li>Opportunity to support and lead clinical excellence programs across multiple home health agencies</li> </ul> <p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Evaluate and assess patients' physical conditions and develop individualized treatment plans.</li> <li>Implement therapeutic exercises and techniques to relieve pain and improve mobility, strength, and coordination.</li> <li>Educate patients and caregivers on exercises, safety precautions, and self-care strategies.</li> <li>Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to provide holistic, patient-centered care.</li> <li>Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient progress and treatment plans.</li> <li>Serve as a clinical preceptor and resource for rehabilitation staff across assigned locations.</li> <li>Support mentoring, onboarding, and development of therapy team members as needed.</li> <li>Promote best practices, quality outcomes, regulatory compliance, and patient satisfaction initiatives.</li> <li>Adapt quickly to new locations, patient populations, and interdisciplinary teams while maintaining exceptional clinical standards.</li> <li>Participate in case conferences, care planning, and quality improvement initiatives.</li> <li>Assist operational and clinical leadership in ensuring consistent delivery of therapy services across multiple markets.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p> <ul> <li>Active Physical Therapist license in the practicing state or ability to obtain licensure in assigned states as required.</li> <li>Master's or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.</li> <li>Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Physical Therapist; home health experience strongly preferred.</li> <li>Current BLS and hands-on CPR certification.</li> <li>Valid driver's license and ability to travel extensively between assignments.</li> <li>Demonstrated leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.</li> <li>Ability and willingness to complete <strong>13-week minimum assignments</strong> at various home health locations based on organizational needs.</li> <li>Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with interdisciplinary care teams.</li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <p>#LI-Hybrid</p> </div><div class="content-conclusion"><div>See what Mission has to offer! <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SbsmcGH6O08rEoobpgFGPE7pc_P-1MyS/view?usp=sharing">Click Here.</a></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>At Mission Healthcare, we believe in fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued and every employee feels respected, accepted, and empowered. We are committed to building a diverse team and creating an environment that promotes equity and belonging.</div> <div> <p><strong>Equal Opportunity &amp; Veteran‑Friendly Employer:<br></strong>We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, compassionate healthcare teams. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need.</p> <p>Veterans and military spouses are encouraged to apply. As a <strong>veteran‑friendly employer</strong> and proud participant in the <strong>We Honor Veterans Association</strong>, we recognize and value the leadership, teamwork, adaptability, and service‑driven experience military‑connected individuals bring to patient‑centered care and healthcare environments.</p> </div> <div><strong>Accessibility Commitment:</strong></div> <div>We strive to make our hiring process accessible to all. If you require accommodations at any stage of the employment process due to a disability, please do not hesitate to let us know how we can best meet your needs.</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div><strong>Inclusion Efforts:</strong></div> <div>We continually work to enhance our practices by actively combating discrimination and advancing fairness and inclusivity. We encourage applicants from historically underrepresented groups to apply and join us in our mission to diversify our team and foster an environment where diverse perspectives are embraced, and every employee is given the opportunity to thrive.</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div><strong>Your Voice Matters:</strong></div> <div>Mission Healthcare values your voice. We believe in maintaining a dialogue about diversity and inclusion within our teams and welcome your perspectives and innovative ideas. Together, we aim to build a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and a culture where everyone belongs.<br><br><strong>Communication Consent:</strong><br><span data-teams="true">By submitting an application, you acknowledge and consent to receive communications—including emails, phone calls, and text messages—from Mission Healthcare and its recruiters regarding your application and potential employment opportunities. You may opt out of text messages at any time by responding with "STOP".</span></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div><strong>Let Better Growth Come To You!</strong>&nbsp;</div></div>