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 Description

• Provide physical therapy services primarily in home health settings, including wound care and geriatric patients.
• Patient visits focus on quality rather than quantity; minimum 23-24 visits per week required to qualify for a 40-hour guarantee.
• No weekend work required.
• On-call duties are discretionary but not required.
• May be asked to cover surrounding counties; territory details discussed during interview.
• Locals within a 50-mile radius are accepted.

Contract Length

• 4 to 6 months per contract.
• Less experienced clinicians must commit to 6 months (non-negotiable).

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in California
• Minimum 1 year of Physical Therapist experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience in a Home Health setting
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification

Work Environment & Expectations

• Dress code: Any color scrubs with closed-toe shoes.
• Charting must be completed onsite using specified electronic systems; no remote charting allowed.
• Free residential parking available.
• Mileage reimbursed from first to last patient visit (not to/from home).
• COVID-19 vaccination required; religious exemptions allowed.
• Flu vaccination required or declination form during flu season.
• Compliance documents must be completed before starting patient care; compliance processing may take 2-3 weeks.
• All required return-to-office (RTO) documents must be submitted with application; no additions accepted after offer.

Desired Clinician Qualities

• Patient care focused.
• Punctual and reliable.
• Self-starter with strong follow-through.
• Efficient and timely with charting.

Required Documentation & Compliance (Summary)

• Government-issued photo ID.
• Background checks including SS trace, county searches, and national databases within 1 year.
• Physical exam within 6 months confirming freedom from communicable diseases.
• Immunizations or proof of immunity for:

  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or exemption)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year.
• 9-panel drug screen within 1 year.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination during flu season.
• COVID-19 vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption.
• Auto insurance card (if applicable).
• Professional references: 2 for travel/allied/per diem acute care; 1 for per diem non-acute care.

Prior Travel Experience

• Not required; first-time travelers are welcome.

This position offers a travel contract opportunity for physical therapists with home health experience seeking a patient-centered work environment without weekend or mandatory on-call duties.