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
  • 2 years overall clinical experience
• 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
• Dress Code: Any color scrubs, closed-toe shoes
• Charting System: Kinnser/Wellsky; charting must be completed onsite (no remote charting allowed)
• Parking: Free residential parking available

Contract Length

• 4 to 6 months per contract
• Less experienced clinicians must commit to 6 months (non-negotiable)

Required Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required at time of submission
• Valid State License required at time of submission (no pending licenses accepted)
• ACLS and PALS certifications preferred (American Heart Association or American Red Cross)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• All required documents must be submitted and approved before starting patient care (compliance process may take 2-3 weeks)
• Required documents include but are not limited to:

  • Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License/State ID)
  • Emergency Contact Form
  • Background Checks (7-year search including SS trace, county searches, nationwide, sex offender registry)
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks (annual)
  • Physical Exam within 6 months signed by MD/DO, including statement of no active communicable diseases
  • Immunizations and titers: Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Drug Screening (9-panel) within 1 year
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination or declination form (required during flu season)
  • COVID-19 vaccination or medical/religious exemption required
  • Auto insurance card (if applicable)
  • Professional references (2 for travel/allied/per diem acute care; 1 for per diem non-acute care)

Additional Notes

• Mileage reimbursed at IRS standard rate for travel between first and last patient visits only (not to/from home)
• Return to Office (RTO) requests must be submitted at time of application; no additional RTO accepted after offer
• Valued clinician qualities: patient-focused care, punctuality, self-starter, diligent with charting (tablet provided for charting)

This opportunity is ideal for licensed PTs and SLPs with home health experience seeking travel contracts in Northern California counties, offering a supportive environment with no weekend or on-call requirements.