West Coast Wound logo
West Coast Wound
Las Vegas, California

Physical Therapist (PT) – Mobile/Home-Based Care

Physical TherapistContract

Listed compensation

$1,320 per week

The week · per this posting4-day week · 4×10s

Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 55m ago · Verified live

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled, compassionate, and dependable Physical Therapist (PT) to provide high-quality physical therapy services to patients in their homes throughout the Las Vegas region.

The Physical Therapist will travel to patients' homes to perform comprehensive evaluations, develop individualized plans of care, provide skilled therapeutic interventions, monitor patient progress, and educate patients and caregivers on strategies to improve mobility, function, safety, and independence.

The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently in a home-based environment, has strong clinical judgment and communication skills, and is passionate about delivering patient-centered care.

This is a 1099 independent contractor position.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Travel to patients' homes throughout the assigned service area to provide physical therapy services.
  • Perform comprehensive physical therapy evaluations in the patient's home environment.
  • Assess strength, range of motion, balance, gait, mobility, coordination, endurance, pain, functional limitations, and ability to safely perform activities of daily living.
  • Evaluate the patient's home environment and identify potential safety and fall risks that may impact mobility and independence.
  • Develop individualized plans of care based on evaluation findings, physician orders/referrals, patient needs, clinical judgment, and functional goals.
  • Establish measurable short-term and long-term functional goals.
  • Provide skilled physical therapy interventions appropriate to the patient's diagnosis and functional limitations, including:
  • Therapeutic exercises
  • Therapeutic activities
  • Neuromuscular re-education
  • Gait and mobility training
  • Balance and coordination training
  • Functional strengthening
  • Manual therapy when clinically appropriate
  • Transfer training
  • Fall prevention and safety training
  • Train patients in the safe use of assistive devices such as walkers, canes, and other mobility equipment.
  • Develop and instruct patients in individualized home exercise programs.
  • Educate patients and caregivers regarding diagnosis, treatment, exercises, mobility, safety, fall prevention, and strategies to promote independence.
  • Monitor patient response to treatment and make appropriate clinical modifications to the plan of care.
  • Perform reassessments and communicate changes in patient condition or functional status as appropriate.
  • Coordinate care with physicians, nurses, caregivers, physical therapist assistants, occupational therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
  • Communicate effectively with referring providers regarding patient progress, concerns, and recommendations.
  • Complete accurate, timely, and thorough documentation for evaluations, daily treatment visits, reassessments, progress reports, and discharge summaries.
  • Maintain compliance with applicable federal and state regulations, professional standards, payer requirements, and company policies.
  • Recognize changes in patient condition that may require physician notification, additional medical evaluation, or modification of treatment.
  • Maintain patient confidentiality and appropriate professional boundaries at all times.
  • Provide compassionate, respectful, and professional care to patients and their families in the home setting.

Requirements

  • Current and valid California Physical Therapist license in good standing.
  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
  • Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, biomechanics, and rehabilitation principles.
  • Strong clinical reasoning and patient assessment skills.
  • Ability to independently perform comprehensive PT evaluations and develop appropriate plans of care.
  • Experience treating patients with orthopedic, musculoskeletal, neurological, balance, gait, weakness, mobility, and/or functional limitations preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of therapeutic exercise, gait training, balance training, functional mobility, neuromuscular re-education, and fall prevention.
  • Excellent patient assessment and acute/chronic pain management skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and effectively manage a mobile patient caseload.
  • Must be punctual, dependable, organized, and professional.
  • Comfortable entering and providing care in patients' homes and working with patients and caregivers in a home-based environment.
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.
  • Ability to travel throughout the assigned service area.
  • CPR/BLS certification preferred or required according to company policy.
  • Previous home health, mobile therapy, outpatient, orthopedic, neurological, geriatric, or community-based experience is preferred.

Mobile/Home-Based Care Expectations

Because this position involves providing care in patients' homes, the Physical Therapist must be able to:

  • Arrive at scheduled visits within the expected timeframe.
  • Manage travel time and maintain an efficient daily schedule.
  • Carry and transport necessary clinical equipment and supplies.
  • Adapt treatment approaches to different home environments and available space.
  • Maintain a safe and professional environment during every patient visit.
  • Communicate promptly regarding cancellations, scheduling changes, or patient concerns.
  • Respect patients' homes, privacy, routines, and individual preferences.
  • Demonstrate sound clinical judgment when working independently in the community.

Documentation and Compliance

The Physical Therapist is responsible for completing all required clinical documentation accurately and within established timeframes, including:

  • Initial evaluations
  • Treatment notes
  • Reassessments
  • Progress reports
  • Recertifications, when applicable
  • Discharge documentation
  • Home exercise programs
  • Communication with referring providers
  • Other documentation required by the organization, payer, or applicable regulations

Job Type: Full-time – 1099 Independent Contractor

Pay Structure (1099)

  • Guaranteed base pay: $1,320 per week
  • Base compensation is calculated at $55 per patient visit, based on a minimum of 6 patient visits per day.
  • $55 per additional patient visit for visits beyond the daily base of 6.
  • Compensation is subject to the terms of the independent contractor agreement.

Schedule: 4/10 Schedule

  • Four 10-hour workdays per week
  • Typical start time: 7:30 AM–8:30 AM, depending on patient scheduling and geographic coverage.
  • Daily schedule may vary based on patient locations, visit duration, and patient needs.

Work Location: Mobile/Home-Based –Las Vegas Region

  • The Physical Therapist will travel to assigned patients' homes throughout the designated service area.
  • Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a clinically confident, compassionate, and self-motivated Physical Therapist who enjoys working one-on-one with patients and families. The successful candidate will be comfortable making clinical decisions independently, adapting treatment to the patient's home environment, and providing high-quality care while maintaining excellent documentation and communication.

This position is an excellent opportunity for a Physical Therapist who values autonomy, flexibility, meaningful patient relationships, and community-based care

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist will travel to patients' homes to perform comprehensive evaluations, develop individualized plans of care, and provide skilled therapeutic interventions. They are responsible for monitoring patient progress, educating caregivers, and maintaining accurate clinical documentation in compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLS (preferred)

Key Skills

Patient evaluationHome health careOrthopedic rehabilitationNeurological rehabilitationGeriatric carePatient educationCare coordination

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 54% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$116k (1,187 salary observations; 4,224 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (11,826 salary observations; 61,306 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$69kPhysical Therapy median $166k (middle half $109k–$182k)13 comparable listings, Oct 2026
California vs national$116k median in California$93k nationally (+25%)1,187 state / 11,826 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$62k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in California1,720 active21,598 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 54% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia Physical Therapist listings: 18% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026
West Coast Wound#10 of 11 for payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

39 jobs · 24 employers
12
<$105k
12
$105k-120k
5
$120k-135k
4
$135k-150k
6
$150k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

36 jobs · 24 employers
401k / retirement match
97%
CME allowance
61%
Sign-on bonus
56%
Loan repayment
33%
Relocation assistance
17%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist II, Santa Cruz

Sutter Health · Santa Cruz, California

$133k-$186k
#2

Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist II, Sunnyvale

Sutter Health · Sunnyvale, California

$133k-$186k
#3

Physical Therapist Case Manager, Level 2: Home Health

$125k-$160k
#4

Home Health Physical Therapist - Berkeley/Richmond

$150k
+ 37 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,800 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
West Coast Wound logo

About West Coast Wound

Hospitals and Health Care
Burbank, California
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Guaranteed base pay
4/10 schedule
Independent contractor