Home Health Physical Therapist
Saratoga, California
Sutter Health Care at Home San Jose 12930 Saratoga Avenue

Job Opportunity: Physical Therapist (PT) - Home Health

Location: San Jose, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work schedule: Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM (5x8's)
• Area of coverage: San Jose/South Bay/Santa Clara County
• Must have California PT license and BLS certification in hand to submit
• Home Health experience required

Required Qualifications

• License: California Physical Therapist (PT) License
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in Physical Therapy
• Special Requirements: Prior Home Health experience

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check required within 6 months of start
• Motor Vehicle Report required (due to driving position)
• Education verification and transcript/diploma verification as applicable
• FACIS Level 3 screening required within 2 weeks of start and monthly thereafter
• Sex offender search required within 90 days of start
• Various federal and state background checks (OIG, EPLS/GSA/SAM, OFAC, Medi-Cal Suspended and Ineligible Provider List) required and updated annually
• TB Screening Questionnaire required within 90 days of start and annually thereafter
• Physical exam required within 1 year of start
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids due to CA law)
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
  • Hepatitis B series or declination
  • Varicella
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination during flu season (Nov-April) or signed declination
• Fit mask test required within 1 year of start and annually (with accommodations for religious exemptions or failed tests)
• Respiratory safety clearance required prior to start and annually (not required for some non-clinical roles)

Facility Specific Documents and Training

• Candidates must review and sign facility-specific documents including:

  • Job Description
  • Standards of Business Conduct
  • Code of Conduct
  • Vendor Training (2024 and 2025 versions depending on contract date)
  • Overpayment Refund Policy
  • General Regulatory Orientation for Contracted Workers
• Religious accommodation forms required if applicable (for facial hair PAPR exemption or vaccine exemptions)

Additional Requirements

• Employment application must include full 7 years of work history with no gaps
• Verification of employment history up to 7 years required
• References: 2 professional references required (Aya requirement, not client)
• Unit-specific skills checklist required and must be renewed annually (Aya requirement)
• Competency exams and medication/pharmacology tests may be required as applicable

Summary

This is a travel Physical Therapist position in Home Health based in San Jose, CA, requiring a valid California PT license, BLS certification, and at least 2 years of PT experience including home health. The contract is approximately 13 weeks with a standard weekday schedule. Extensive background checks, immunizations, and compliance documentation are required prior to start.