Home Health Physical Therapist
Saratoga, California
Sutter Health Care at Home San Jose 12930 Saratoga Avenue

Job Opportunity: PT Home Health (Therapy/Rehabilitation)

Location: San Jose, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: 5 days a week, 8 hours per day (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
• Area of Coverage: San Jose/South Bay/Santa Clara County
• Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation (Physical Therapy)
• Required Years of Experience: 2 years (highest requirement)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required

Required Qualifications

• Valid California Physical Therapist (PT) License
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA or ARC)
• Home Health experience required

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check within 6 months of start, including:

  • Social Security trace with all aliases
  • County searches for last 7 years
  • Nationwide sex offender search
  • Education verification (highest level achieved)
  • FACIS Level 3 screening within 2 weeks of start and monthly thereafter
  • Motor Vehicle Report (required for all candidates)
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks (updated annually)
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids due to CA law)
• Employment application with full 7 years of work history, no gaps
• Professional references as required by agency (not client)

Certifications and Competencies

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC only
• Other certifications (e.g., ACLS, PALS) as applicable by position but not specifically required for this role
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exams as applicable

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (must indicate cleared for work)
• Fit mask test within 1 year, renewed annually (exceptions apply)
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 90 days, renewed annually
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Proof of immunity or vaccination
  • Hepatitis B series or signed declination
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination during flu season (Nov 1 - Apr 30) or signed declination
• Drug testing: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start

Facility Specific Requirements

• Personal or auto insurance required for home health/driving positions, effective for assignment duration
• Candidate must review and sign facility-specific documents prior to start, including:

  • Job description
  • Standards of Business Conduct
  • Code of Conduct
  • Vendor Training
  • Overpayment Refund Policy
  • Regulatory Orientation
  • Conditional Offer of Employment Attestation
  • Religious Accommodation Forms (if applicable)
  • TB Screening Questionnaire (within 90 days, renewed annually)

Additional Notes

• Candidates with religious or medical exemptions for vaccines must complete specific accommodation forms.
• Failed fit tests due to facial hair require shaving and retesting; other failures require PAPR training.
• Background check and credential verifications must be completed timely to avoid delays.
• Employment gaps over 30 days must be explained and approved.

This position is ideal for a Physical Therapist with home health experience, licensed in California, seeking a travel contract in the San Jose area with a 13-week assignment and standard weekday shifts.