Travel Home Health Physical Therapist / Speech-Language Pathologist
San Jose, California
National Home Health Services

Job Opportunity: Physical Therapist (PT) / Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) - Travel/Contract

Location: San Jose, California (with possible coverage in surrounding counties including Sonoma, Marin, Contra Costa, Alameda, Santa Clara, San Joaquin/Stanilaus, Sacramento)
Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 26 weeks (approximately 6 months)

• Less experienced clinicians must commit to 6 months (non-negotiable)

Position Details

• Disciplines Needed:

  • PTs: 1-2 per region
  • SLPs: 1 per region
• 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
• Experience Required:

  • Minimum 1 year in Home Health
  • Minimum 2 years overall as a clinician
• First-Time Travelers: Accepted
• Weekend Requirement: No weekends required
• On-Call: Not required (discretionary)
• Territory: Will be discussed during interview; may include surrounding counties
• Locals Accepted: Yes, within a 50-mile radius
• Mileage Reimbursement: IRS standard (from first patient to last patient, not to/from home)

Licensure & Certifications

• Must have valid state license in hand at time of submission (no pending licenses accepted)
• Required Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS and PALS preferred (American Heart Association or American Red Cross)
• Must comply with all state licensing requirements relevant to the discipline

Work Environment & Policies

• Dress Code: Any color scrubs, closed-toe shoes
• Charting System: Kinnser/Wellsky; charting must be completed onsite (no remote/charting from home)
• Parking: Free residential parking available
• COVID & Flu Policy:

  • COVID vaccination required (religious declination allowed)
  • Flu vaccination recommended; declination form required if opting out
• Compliance: All required documents must be submitted and approved before starting patient care (compliance process may take 2-3 weeks)
• Return to Office (RTO): All RTO requests must be submitted with application; no additions accepted after offer

Desired Clinician Qualities

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

Required Documentation & Compliance (Examples)

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License/State ID)
• Emergency Contact Form
• Background Checks (7-year search including SS trace, county, nationwide, sex offender)
• Annual EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
• Physical exam within 6 months signed by MD/DO, including statement of no 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)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, declination, or vaccine series)
  • Varicella (titer, vaccination, or history)
• Drug screening: 9-panel within 1 year
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination form (during flu season)
• COVID vaccination or medical/religious exemption
• Professional references (2 for travel/allied/per diem acute care; 1 for per diem non-acute care)
• Annual skills checklist and competency exams as applicable

This position offers a meaningful opportunity to provide home health therapy services in a patient-centered environment with a supportive team and clear expectations.