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

Job Opportunity: Physical Therapist - Home Health

Location: San Jose, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 26 weeks (approximately 6 months)
Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation (Physical Therapy)

Job Description

• Provide home health physical therapy services primarily in the Sacramento, Modesto, and Stockton areas.
• Patient focus is on quality care rather than number of patients per day.
• Minimum of 23-24 patient visits per week required to qualify for a full-time guarantee.
• Types of cases include Home Health, Wound Care, and Geriatric Home Health patients.
• No weekend work required.
• On-call duties are discretionary and not required.
• May be asked to cover surrounding counties.
• 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 declination accepted with proper documentation.

Required Qualifications

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

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID.
• Background checks within 1 year, including SS trace, county searches, and nationwide sex offender registry.
• Annual EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks.
• Certifications: BLS required; ACLS and PALS preferred.
• State license primary source verification.
• Physical exam within 6 months prior to start, including clearance of communicable diseases.
• Immunizations or exemptions required for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (per birth year guidelines)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, declination, or vaccine series)
  • Varicella (titer, vaccine, history, or declination)
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination or declination during flu season
  • COVID-19 vaccination or approved exemption
• 9-panel drug screen within 1 year.
• Auto insurance card if using personal vehicle.
• Emergency contact form.
• Professional references: 2 for travel/allied/per diem acute care; 1 for per diem non-acute care.

Desired Clinician Qualities

• Patient care focused.
• Punctual and reliable.
• Self-starter.
• Efficient and timely with charting.

This position offers a meaningful opportunity to provide quality home health physical therapy care with a supportive structure and clear expectations.