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

Job Opportunity: Speech-Language Pathologist - Home Health

Location: San Jose, California (with possible travel to surrounding counties)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 4 to 6 months (less experienced clinicians must commit to 6 months)

Job Description

• Provide home health therapy services primarily in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Patient caseload focuses on home health, wound care, and geriatric patients.
• Minimum of 23-24 patient visits per week required to qualify for a 40-hour guarantee.
• No weekend work required.
• On-call duties are discretionary and not required.
• Locals within a 50-mile radius are accepted.
• Charting must be completed onsite using provided technology; no remote charting allowed.
• Dress code: Any color scrubs and closed-toe shoes.
• Free residential parking available.
• COVID-19 vaccination required; religious exemptions allowed. Flu vaccination is optional with declination.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Speech Language Pathologist license in California.
• Minimum 1 year of Speech Language Pathologist experience within the last year.
• Experience in a Home Health setting.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Physical Therapist experience.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID.
• Background checks including SS trace, county searches, and national registries within 1 year.
• Annual verification of exclusion lists (EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG).
• Certifications: BLS required; ACLS and PALS preferred or as applicable.
• Physical exam within 6 months prior to start, including clearance of communicable diseases.
• Immunizations or proof of immunity required for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or exemption)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (proof of immunity or vaccination)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccination series, or declination)
  • Varicella (titer, vaccination, history, or declination)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year.
• Drug screening (9-panel) within 1 year.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31).
• COVID-19 vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption.
• Auto insurance card required.
• Emergency contact form required prior to start.
• Professional references: 2 for travel/allied/per diem acute care; 1 for per diem non-acute care.

Additional Notes

• Mileage reimbursed for travel between patient visits (not to/from home).
• All required documents must be submitted before starting patient care.
• Requests for time off (RTO) must be submitted with application; no additional RTO accepted after offer.
• Emphasis on clinicians who are patient-focused, punctual, self-starters, and diligent with charting.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a supportive home health environment with a focus on quality patient care and professional growth.