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

Job Opportunity: Therapy/Rehabilitation (Physical Therapist or Speech-Language Pathologist)

Location: San Jose, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract

Position Details

• Specialties Needed:

  • Physical Therapists (PTs) in Sonoma, Marin, Contra Costa, Alameda, Santa Clara, San Joaquin/Stanilaus, Sacramento Counties
  • Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) in Alameda, San Joaquin/Stanilaus, Santa Clara, Sonoma/Marin Counties
• Patient Load: Focus on patients per week rather than per day
• Visits Required: Minimum 23-24 visits per week to qualify for a 40-hour guarantee
• Types of Cases: Home Health, Wound Care, Geriatric Home Health Patients
• 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: May include surrounding counties; discussed during interview
• Locals Accepted: Yes, within a 50-mile radius
• Mileage Reimbursement: IRS standard from first to last patient visit (not to/from home)

Licensure & Certifications

• Must have valid State License and BLS certification at time of submission (no pending licenses accepted)
• ACLS and PALS certifications preferred (American Heart Association or American Red Cross)
• Other certifications as applicable to profession

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 optional with declination form required
• Compliance: All required documents must be submitted and approved before starting; compliance process may take 2-3 weeks
• Return to Office (RTO): All RTO requests must be submitted with application; no additions after offer

Contract Length

• 4-6 months per contract
• Less experienced clinicians (minimum experience not met) must commit to 6 months (non-negotiable)
• (Note: Contract length interpreted as 26 weeks based on provided data)

Desired Clinician Qualities

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

Required Documentation & Compliance (Summary)

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License/State ID)
• Emergency Contact Form
• Background Checks (7-year search including SS trace, county searches, sex offender registry)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks (annual)
• Certifications: BLS (required), ACLS, PALS (preferred)
• State License verification (primary source)
• Competency Exams as applicable
• Auto Insurance card (if applicable)
• Physical Exam within 6 months (signed by MD/DO, free of 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 Vaccinations: Flu (or declination), COVID (or exemption)
• References: 2 professional references for travel/allied/per diem acute care; 1 for per diem non-acute care (within 3 years)
• Annual Skills Checklist

This opportunity is ideal for licensed PTs and SLPs with home health experience seeking a travel contract in California with a focus on patient-centered care and a structured compliance process.