Physical Therapist - Home Health
Location: Oakland, CA
Start Date: 03-02-2026
End Date: 06-01-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Saturday-Wednesday, day shift (typical patient-visit hours during daytime; exact start/end times vary), 40 hours/week
Hours per Week: 40
Candidate Pay Rate: $74 per hour
About United Health Care Staffing
At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Prioritize and complete Start of Care visits promptly to ensure patients receive timely assessments
- Supervise and mentor Physical Therapy Assistants to deliver high-quality home health care
- Report Start of Care visits the next day and maintain open communication with your supervisor and intake
- Complete clinical documentation (Kinnser) within 48 hours of each visit to keep patient records current
- Manage a patient caseload that averages 8 hours of visits per day while maintaining quality outcomes
- Use issued tools (iPad, Verizon One Talk) effectively to coordinate care and document visits
Qualifications
- Active CA PT License (required)
- Minimum 1 year of Home Health experience (required)
- Experience with Start of Care visits and OASIS documentation
- Comfort supervising Physical Therapy Assistants and collaborating with clinical teams
- Familiarity with Kinnser or similar home-health documentation systems preferred
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong clinical documentation skills and working knowledge of OASIS
- Ability to prioritize and conduct efficient Start of Care visits
- Time management and caseload planning for community-based care
- Clear communication with supervisors, intake, and interdisciplinary teams
- Competence using mobile devices and telephony tools for field documentation and communication
Benefits
- Comprehensive 3-day onboarding (one in-house day + two field days) so you hit the ground running
- Equipment provided — iPad and Verizon One Talk to help you stay connected on the road
- Mileage, parking and toll reimbursement to cover travel between patients (details provided during onboarding)
- Company car option available for patient visits
- Workable, predictable schedule averaging 8 hours/day and 40 hours/week
- Clinical supervision and clear communication channels with intake and office teams
- Meaningful work with autonomy to supervise PTAs and manage patient care in the community
- Opportunity to grow your territory across Solano County
Travel Perks: Explore Oakland, CA
This contract role is based in Oakland with coverage in Solano County — a great base for Bay Area exploration. Enjoy Lake Merritt for relaxing walks or birdwatching, explore the dining and waterfront scene at Jack London Square, and check out art and exhibits at the Oakland Museum of California. Outdoor fans can hike Redwood Regional Park or head to Point Pinole Regional Shoreline for bay views and trails. For weekend trips, you’re a short drive or BART ride from San Francisco, and close enough to Napa and Sonoma for winery day trips. Suisun City, Benicia and Vallejo are nearby for charming historic downtowns and waterfront strolls.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Physical Therapist - Home Health? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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