Travel Physical Therapist
San Jose, CA
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Pride Health is seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) to join our team in San Jose, CA 95125. This is a 3-month contract with potential for extension. This position provides restorative and rehabilitative Physical Therapy services to elderly participants in both center-based and home settings.

Job Responsibilities:

• Conduct Physical Therapy assessments and develop individualized participant care plans.
• Provide Physical Therapy interventions including therapeutic exercises, gait and functional training, muscle re-education, and ADL training.
• Provide therapy services at the center and in participants’ homes based on their needs.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings and care coordination.
• Monitor participant progress and communicate changes in condition to the IDT.
• Educate participants, caregivers, and staff on therapeutic equipment, safety, and functional activities.
• Supervise, train, and mentor Therapy Assistants and other direct reports.
• Coordinate care transitions between hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, homes, and other settings.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Support quality improvement initiatives, staff training, and team meetings.

Required Qualifications:

• 5 years of progressively responsible Physical Therapy experience.
• Minimum 2 years of clinical Physical Therapy experience with frail or elderly populations.
• Experience treating elderly patients with complex medical and functional needs.
• 2 years of supervisory experience with the ability to mentor and develop team members.
• Strong clinical, leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working with diverse populations and interdisciplinary teams.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy required.
• Valid California Physical Therapy License required.
• BLS certification required.
• Work Arrangement: Combination of onsite and mobile services.
• Home Visits: 1–2 days per week dedicated to home safety assessments and therapy needs.
• Reliable transportation required.
• PT will participate in interdisciplinary meetings, care coordination, and direct patient care.

Additional Information:

• Location: San Jose, CA 95125
• Schedule: 40 hours/week - Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
• Contract Duration: 3 Months
• Weekly Pay: $3,228/week
• W2 Pay: $31/hour
• Weekly Stipend: $1,988/week
• Local pay: $60 - $70/hour

*Offered pay rate will be based on education, experience, and healthcare credentials.

Interested? Apply now!

Pride-Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Pride-Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment

Pride-Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us. 

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.

Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.