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

Physical Therapist - Home Health (Travel/Contract)

Location: San Jose, California
Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation

Job Overview

• Position for Physical Therapists providing home health care.
• Focus on patient-centered care rather than number of patients per day.
• Minimum 23-24 patient visits per week required to qualify for a 40-hour guarantee.
• Types of cases include Home Health, Wound Care, and Geriatric Home Health patients.
• No weekend work required.
• No on-call requirement (on-call is discretionary but not mandatory).
• Local candidates within a 50-mile radius are accepted.

Contract Details

• Contract length: 4 to 6 months (less experienced clinicians must commit to 6 months, non-negotiable).
• Mileage reimbursed based on IRS standard from first patient to last patient (not to/from home).

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in California.
• Minimum 2 years overall clinical experience as a Physical Therapist.
• At least 1 year of Physical Therapist experience within the last year.
• Experience in a Home Health setting.

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License/State ID).
• Background checks within 1 year, including SS trace, county searches, nationwide sex offender registry, and annual federal exclusions lists.
• Emergency contact form required prior to start.
• Physical exam within 6 months signed by MD/DO, including statement of no active communicable/infectious diseases.
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or medical/religious 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 immunity or vaccination history.
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or declination during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31).
  • COVID-19 vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption.
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen within 1 year of start (instant drug screen acceptable).
• Auto insurance card required.
• All required documents must be submitted and approved before starting patient care; compliance processing may take 2-3 weeks.
• References:

  • 2 professional references for travel, allied, or per diem acute care.
  • 1 professional reference for per diem non-acute care.

Desired Clinician Qualities

• Patient care focused.
• Punctual and reliable.
• Self-starter with strong time management.
• Efficient and thorough with charting; tablet provided for charting onsite.

Additional Notes

• Territory and county coverage details will be discussed during the interview; may include surrounding counties.
• Free residential parking available.
• COVID vaccination required; declination allowed for religious reasons only.
• Flu vaccination declination allowed with required documentation.

This opportunity is ideal for Physical Therapists with home health experience seeking a travel contract in California with a supportive, patient-first environment and no weekend or mandatory on-call duties.