Home Health Speech-Language Pathologist
San Jose, California
National Home Health Services

Job Opportunity: SLP Home Health (Therapy/Rehabilitation)

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

Position Details

• Specialty: Physical Therapists (PTs) and Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) in various counties including Santa Clara County and surrounding areas.
• Patient Focus: Home Health, Wound Care, Geriatric Home Health Patients
• Visits: Minimum 23-24 visits per week required to qualify for a 40-hour guarantee
• 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 explicitly required; first-time travelers are accepted

Work Schedule & Requirements

• Weekends: Not required
• On-Call: Not required (discretionary)
• Locals Accepted: Yes, within a 50-mile radius
• Territory: May include surrounding counties; details discussed during interview

Certifications & Licenses

• Required at Submission:

  • Valid State License
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification
• Preferred/Additional Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• Pending Licenses: Not accepted

Compliance & Documentation

• All required documents must be submitted 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 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 or exemption (for candidates born 1957 or later)
    • Hepatitis B (titer, declination, or vaccine series)
    • Varicella (titer, vaccines, history, or declination)
  • Drug Screening: 9-panel within 1 year
  • Seasonal Flu Vaccination or Declination (required during flu season)
  • COVID Vaccination or Medical/Religious Exemption
  • Auto Insurance Card (if applicable)

Work Environment & Policies

• Dress Code: Any color scrubs, closed-toe shoes
• Charting: Must be completed onsite using Kinnser/Wellsky; no charting from home allowed
• Parking: Free residential parking available
• Mileage Reimbursement: IRS standard from first patient to last patient visit (not to/from home)
• COVID & Flu Policy: COVID vaccination required with religious exemption allowed; flu vaccination can be declined with proper declination form

Desired Clinician Qualities

• Patient care focused
• Punctual and reliable
• Self-starter
• Efficient and thorough with charting (tablet provided for charting)

Summary

This travel contract position in Home Health Therapy/Rehabilitation offers a 4-6 month assignment in California with a focus on patient-centered care and a supportive work environment. Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years clinical experience (including 1 year in Home Health), hold required certifications and licenses, and comply with comprehensive health and background documentation requirements. First-time travelers are welcome.