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

Physical Therapist - Home Health (Travel/Contract)

Location: San Jose, California
Contract Length: 16 weeks (approximately 4 months)

Job Overview

• Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation (Physical Therapist)
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: Day shift, 5 days a week, 8 hours per day (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
• Weekly Hours: 40 hours guaranteed
• Patient Load: Minimum 23-24 visits per week required
• Patient Population: Home Health, Wound Care, Geriatric Home Health Patients
• Weekend Work: Not required
• On-Call: Not required (discretionary but not mandatory)
• Locals Accepted: Yes, within a 50-mile radius

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in California
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Physical Therapist
• Physical Therapist experience within the last year
• Experience in a Home Health setting
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
• Tech Cert Verification - National

Hiring & Compliance Process

• Hiring includes phone interviews with the hiring team
• All required compliance documents must be completed and approved before starting patient care (may take 2-3 weeks)
• Required documents include:

  • Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License/State ID)
  • Background checks (including SS Trace, County searches, Nationwide, Sex Offender, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG) updated annually
  • Certifications: BLS (required), ACLS and PALS preferred but not mandatory for this role
  • Physical exam within 6 months signed by MD/DO confirming freedom from active communicable diseases
  • Immunizations and titers: COVID vaccine (or approved medical/religious exemption), Flu vaccine or declination form, Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years or exemption, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella (per policy)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (with specific rules for past positives)
  • Drug screening (9-panel) within 1 year
  • Emergency contact form
  • Auto insurance card (if applicable)
  • References: 2 professional references within 3 years (for travel, allied, per diem acute care)

Work Environment & Expectations

• Charting system: Kinnser/Wellsky; all charting must be completed onsite, no remote charting allowed
• Mileage reimbursed per IRS standard from first to last patient visit (not from/to home)
• Free residential parking available
• Territory/County coverage details discussed during interview; may include surrounding counties
• Qualities valued in clinicians: patient-focused care, punctuality, self-starter attitude, and timely completion of charting (tablet provided for charting)

Additional Notes

• Contract length is 4-6 months; less experienced clinicians (under 2 years) must commit to 6 months (non-negotiable)
• No weekend or mandatory on-call shifts
• COVID vaccination required with allowance for religious exemption; flu vaccination required or declination form during flu season
• Locals within 50 miles are eligible to apply

This position is ideal for Physical Therapists with home health experience seeking a travel contract opportunity with a structured day shift and a focus on quality patient care.