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

Job Opportunity: SLP Home Health (Travel/Contract)

Location: San Jose, California

Position Overview

• Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation (Speech-Language Pathologist and Physical Therapist roles available in various counties)
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Patient Focus: Home Health, Wound Care, Geriatric Home Health Patients
• Visits: Minimum 23-24 visits per week to qualify for a 40-hour guarantee
• Patient Load: Focus on patients per week rather than per day

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years overall clinical experience
• Minimum 1 year experience in Home Health
• First-time travelers accepted (no prior travel experience required)

Contract Details

• Contract Length: 4-6 months (less experienced clinicians must commit to 6 months, non-negotiable)
• Weekend Work: Not required
• On-Call: Not required (discretionary)
• Locals Accepted: Yes, within a 50-mile radius

Licensure & Certifications

• Must have valid State License at time of submission (no pending licenses accepted)
• Required Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) preferred
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) preferred
• Compliance documents must be complete before starting (may take 2-3 weeks)

Work Environment & Policies

• Dress Code: Any color scrubs, closed-toe shoes
• Charting: Must be completed onsite using Kinnser/Wellsky; no charting from home allowed
• Mileage Reimbursement: IRS standard from first patient to last patient (not to/from home)
• Parking: Free residential parking available
• COVID & Flu Policy:

  • COVID vaccine required (declination allowed for religious reasons)
  • Flu vaccine optional with declination form required

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License/State ID)
• Background checks within 1 year, including SS Trace, County searches, Nationwide Sex Offender check
• Annual EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
• Physical exam within 6 months signed by MD/DO, including statement of no active communicable diseases
• Immunizations and titers as applicable:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or exemption)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella proof or declination (for candidates born 1957 or later)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, declination, or vaccine series)
  • Varicella (titer, vaccine, history, or declination)
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen within 1 year
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)
• COVID vaccination or medical/religious exemption documentation
• Emergency contact form required prior to start
• Auto insurance card required for all candidates

Additional Notes

• Territory/County coverage will be discussed during interview; may include surrounding counties
• Clinicians valued for being patient care focused, punctual, self-starters, and diligent with charting
• References:

  • 2 professional references for travel, allied, or per diem acute care
  • 1 professional reference for per diem non-acute care (not required for non-clinical roles)

This opportunity is ideal for clinicians seeking a travel contract in home health therapy with a supportive environment focused on patient care and work-life balance.