Location & Practice Overview

This position places a Physical Therapist Case Manager in the field serving patients throughout the Los Angeles area. All clinical work occurs in private residences as part of a home health agency model focused on community-based skilled therapy.

Practice Type Home health agency
Care Delivery In-home skilled visits
Geographic Scope Los Angeles, CA territory
Environment Community-based field practice

Responsibilities

  • Conduct in-home evaluations and establish individualized physical therapy care plans.
  • Deliver skilled interventions that restore function and limit disability after disease or injury.
  • Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants in accordance with agency policy and state regulations.
  • Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and update referring physicians on patient progress.
  • Complete timely clinical documentation of assessments, treatments, and outcomes.

The Case Manager works in partnership with other clinicians to enable patients to live safely and productively in their home environments through medically prescribed therapy programs.

Qualifications & Requirements

Applicants must possess current California licensure and the practical readiness to function independently in a home health field role.

Professional License
Unrestricted California Physical Therapist license
Life Support Certification
Current BLS/CPR
Transportation
Valid California driver’s license and reliable vehicle
Clinical Foundation
Knowledge of developmental stages, illness effects, and cultural influences on care
Local Resources
Familiarity with community support resources

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation combines a base annual salary with a structured annual bonus. Sign-on and relocation packages may be offered based on individual qualifications and territory assignment.

  • $120,000–$135,000 per year + $10,000 annual bonus, paid quarterly
  • 401(k) with employer match up to 4%
  • Medical, dental, and life insurance coverage
  • Generous paid time off
  • Employee Assistance Program and flexible spending accounts
  • Mileage reimbursement and company-issued iPad

Schedule & Work Environment

Status Full-time
Primary Location Patient residences
Daily Structure Clinician-managed visit schedule
Coverage Area Designated local territory
Time Tracking No formal clock-in or clock-out

Patient Population & Clinical Setting

Care is provided to individuals who are homebound after illness, injury, or progressive functional decline and who require skilled therapy to remain safely in their own residences.

Care Location Private homes
Patient Status Homebound adults with functional limitations
Clinical Context Post-acute recovery and chronic condition support
Desired Outcome Safe, productive living in the home environment

Clinical Focus & Key Services

The professional core of the role is skilled physical therapy that restores mobility, reduces disability risk, and maximizes each patient’s functional capacity within the constraints of the home setting.

Mobility Restoration Strength, balance, gait, and transfer training tailored to the home
Disability Minimization Interventions that limit lasting impairment after disease or injury
Environment-Specific Care Therapy plans designed around the patient’s actual living space
Plan Integration Alignment of therapy goals with the full interdisciplinary care plan

Role Highlights

The position combines direct skilled therapy with formal case-management responsibility and optional supervisory duties over Physical Therapy Assistants inside a home health delivery model.

  • Full ownership of the physical therapy plan of care as Case Manager
  • Authority to supervise Physical Therapy Assistants
  • Clinician-directed daily schedule within a compact local territory
  • Potential availability of sign-on and relocation packages

About 21st Century Home Health Services Inc.

21st Century Home Health Services Inc. operates as a proprietary home health agency headquartered in Burlingame, California. The organization employs more than 600 clinicians and currently serves more than 4,000 patients across multiple Northern California counties while expanding its footprint. Agency-reported hospital readmission rates remain consistently under 10 percent against an industry average above 15 percent. The company has been recognized as a 2024 Top Workplace, ranking third among medium-sized employers and first among home health agencies in the San Francisco Chronicle listing, and twelfth nationally among medium-sized healthcare companies.

Organization Type Proprietary home health agency
Headquarters Burlingame, CA
Workforce Size More than 600 employees
Patient Volume More than 4,000 active patients
Quality Metric Hospital readmission rate under 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Case Manager both evaluate and treat patients?
Yes. The role includes performing evaluations, developing care plans, providing skilled interventions, and overseeing the therapy course for assigned patients.
Will I supervise Physical Therapy Assistants?
Supervision of PTAs is part of the Case Manager scope when the care plan and agency standards call for it.
How are daily visits organized?
Clinicians manage their own visit schedules within an assigned local territory, allowing control over the sequence and timing of home visits.
What technology is supplied for field documentation?
A company-issued iPad is provided along with electronic charting and communication tools designed for mobile use.
Is mileage reimbursed?
Yes. Mileage between patient visits is reimbursed according to the agency’s current rate.

Physical Therapist Case Manager: Home Health in Los Angeles, CA

21st Century Home Health Services Inc. is hiring a full-time Physical Therapist Case Manager to deliver skilled therapy in patient homes across the Los Angeles area. The clinician performs evaluations, creates and implements care plans, provides hands-on treatment aimed at restoring function and limiting disability, and may supervise Physical Therapy Assistants while coordinating with the interdisciplinary team. Compensation is $120,000–$135,000 per year plus a $10,000 annual bonus paid quarterly, supported by medical and dental insurance, 401(k) matching, generous PTO, mileage reimbursement, and a company iPad. The work model is entirely field-based with clinician-directed scheduling inside a designated local territory and no formal clock-in requirement. Candidates must hold an unrestricted California Physical Therapist license, current BLS/CPR certification, and a valid driver’s license. The position is suited to therapists who value ownership of the therapy plan of care and the ability to help patients remain safely and productively at home. Potential sign-on and relocation support may be available depending on qualifications and territory needs.

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