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

Job Opportunity: Therapy/Rehabilitation (Travel/Contract)

Location: San Jose, California

Position Details

• Specialties Needed:

  • Physical Therapists (PTs) in various counties including Sonoma, Marin, Contra Costa, Alameda, Santa Clara, San Joaquin/Stanilaus, Sacramento
  • 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
• Pending License: Not accepted; must have valid state license at submission
• Dress Code: Any color scrubs, closed-toe shoes
• Charting System: Kinnser/Wellsky; charting must be completed onsite, not at home
• Parking: Free residential parking available
• COVID & Flu Policy:

  • COVID vaccination required; religious declination allowed
  • Flu vaccination optional; declination required if declined
• Contract Length: 4-6 months (less experienced clinicians must commit to 6 months, non-negotiable)

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at time of submission
• State License valid and in hand at time of submission
• Advanced certifications such as ACLS and PALS preferred but not explicitly required for all
• National tech certifications as applicable

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, sex offender registry)
  • Annual EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
  • Physical exam within 6 months signed by MD/DO, confirming 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 and COVID vaccination documentation or approved declinations
  • Auto insurance card (for travel clinicians)
  • References: 2 professional references for travel/allied/per diem acute care; 1 for per diem non-acute care (within 3 years)
  • Annual skills checklist and competency exams as applicable

Work Expectations & Valued Qualities

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

Additional Notes

• Mileage reimbursed at IRS standard rate from first to last patient visit (not from/to home)
• Return to Office (RTO) requests must be submitted with application; no additions accepted after offer
• Locals within 50 miles radius are welcome to apply

This position offers a meaningful opportunity to work in home health therapy with a focus on quality patient care and professional growth in a supportive environment.