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

Job Opportunity: Physical Therapist - Home Health

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

Job Description

• Provide physical therapy services primarily in home health settings.
• Patient focus is on wound care and geriatric home health patients.
• Minimum of 23-24 patient visits per week required to qualify for a 40-hour guarantee.
• No weekend work required.
• May be asked to cover surrounding counties; territory details discussed during interview.
• 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 vaccination required; religious exemptions allowed. Flu vaccination declination allowed with proper documentation.

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
• Speech Language Pathologist experience
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

Candidates must provide the following prior to starting:

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID).
• Background checks including SS trace, county searches for the last 7 years, nationwide sex offender check, and annual EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks.
• Certifications: BLS required; ACLS and PALS preferred.
• State license verification.
• Physical exam within 6 months signed by MD/DO confirming freedom from active communicable diseases.
• Immunizations or proof of immunity for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or exemption)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (per birth year requirements)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, declination, or vaccine series)
  • Varicella (titer, vaccine, history, or declination)
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug test within 1 year.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination form during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31).
• COVID vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption.
• Emergency contact form.
• Auto insurance card (if applicable).

Additional requirements include annual competency exams and skills checklists as applicable.

Preferred Qualities in a Clinician

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

This position offers a supportive environment focused on patient-centered care with a manageable caseload and no weekend or mandatory on-call requirements.