Physical Therapist

Join a patient-centered home health team that lets you practice at the top of your license with autonomy, support, and manageable caseloads.

About BrightStar Care

BrightStar Care of The Monterey Peninsula delivers high-quality, evidence-based home health across California. Our interdisciplinary team values collaboration, clear communication, and giving clinicians the tools and trust they need to do their best work.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home physical therapy services to adult and geriatric patients under physician orders
• Perform comprehensive assessments and functional evaluations; develop and update individualized plans of care
• Coordinate with an interdisciplinary team to align therapy goals with the total plan of treatment
• Initiate PT programs and teach family/caregivers specific techniques for safe carryover at home
• Document timely, accurate visit notes in the EMR; communicate changes in condition promptly
• Prepare clinical/progress summaries; collaborate on safe discharge planning and continuity of care
• Adhere to agency, state, and federal regulations and professional standards of practice

Requirements

• Bachelor's or higher in Physical Therapy from an APTA-accredited program
• Current, unrestricted California Physical Therapist PT license
• 2+ years professional PT experience
• Current CPR certification
• Valid driver's license and reliable smartphone for EMR use

Preferred Qualifications

• Home Health Physical Therapist experience
• Reliable transportation with auto insurance; comfortable traveling within an assigned territory
• Strong assessment, documentation (EMR), and communication skills; able to work independently in the home setting

Benefits

• $100 per hour (experience-based) + mileage reimbursement between patient visits
• Flexible scheduling (build a caseload around your availability)
• Supportive clinical leadership and a responsive office team
• Paid training/orientation; CEU support (if offered)
• Paid Sick Leave

Schedule & Coverage Area

• Part-time / Per Diem (PRN) – choose days/times that work for you
• Service area: Monterey County (Monterey, Carmel, Pacific Grove, Seaside, Marina, Salinas, Pebble Beach, Carmel Valley) and nearby Hollister & Gilroy
• Work location: On the road / patient homes

Why clinicians choose BrightStar Care

• Autonomy + support: You set the pace and we've got your back
• Manageable caseloads: Quality time with each patient
• Mission-driven: Evidence-based care that keeps patients safe and independent at home