Home Health Physical Therapist
San Jose, California
National Home Health Services

Job Opportunity: PT Home Health (Therapy/Rehabilitation)

Location: San Jose, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract

Position Details

• Specialty: Physical Therapist (PT) and Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) in various counties including Sonoma, Marin, Contra Costa, Alameda, Santa Clara, San Joaquin/Stanilaus, and Sacramento.
• Patient Load: Focus on patients per week rather than per day. Minimum 23-24 visits per week required to qualify for a 40-hour guarantee.
• Types of Cases: Home Health, Wound Care, Geriatric Home Health Patients.
• Contract Length: 4-6 months (less experienced clinicians must commit to 6 months, non-negotiable).

Experience Requirements

• Years of Experience: Minimum 2 years overall as a clinician, with at least 1 year in Home Health.
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required; first-time travelers are accepted.

Work Schedule & Requirements

• Weekend Requirement: No weekends required.
• On-Call: Not required (discretionary but not mandatory).
• Territory: May include surrounding counties; details discussed during interview.
• Locals Accepted: Yes, within a 50-mile radius.
• Mileage Reimbursement: IRS standard from first patient to last patient (not to/from home).

Certifications & Licenses

• Required at Submission:

  • Valid State License (must have in hand; no pending licenses accepted).
  • BLS (Basic Life Support).
• Preferred/Additional Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support).
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support).

Compliance & Documentation

• All required documents must be completed and available before starting patient care. Compliance processing may take 2-3 weeks.
• Required documents include but are not limited to:

  • Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License/State ID).
  • Background checks (within 1 year, including SS Trace, County searches, Nationwide, Sex Offender).
  • Emergency Contact Form.
  • Physical Exam (within 6 months, signed by MD/DO, free of active communicable diseases).
  • Immunizations and Titers:

    • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or exemption).
    • Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray (within 1 year).
    • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (proof of immunity or vaccination as per birth year guidelines).
    • Hepatitis B (titer, declination, or vaccine series).
    • Varicella (titer, vaccination, history of chickenpox, or declination).
  • Drug Testing: 9-panel drug screen within 1 year.
  • Seasonal Flu Vaccination or Declination (required during flu season).
  • COVID Vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption.
  • Auto Insurance Card (if applicable).

Work Environment & Other Details

• Dress Code: Any color scrubs, closed-toe shoes.
• Charting: Must be completed onsite using Kinnser/Wellsky; no charting allowed at home.
• Parking: Free residential parking available.
• COVID & Flu Policy: COVID vaccination required with religious exemption allowed; flu vaccination can be declined with proper declination form.
• References:

  • 2 professional references required for travel, allied, per diem acute care.
  • 1 professional reference for per diem non-acute care.
• Qualities Valued in Clinicians:

  • Patient care focused.
  • Punctual and reliable.
  • Self-starter.
  • Efficient in completing charting (tablet provided).

This opportunity is ideal for clinicians seeking a travel contract in home health therapy with a supportive environment and clear compliance standards.