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

Physical Therapist - Home Health (Travel/Contract)

Location: San Jose, California
Contract Length: 4 to 6 months (less experienced clinicians must commit to 6 months)

Job Description

• Provide physical therapy services primarily in home health settings.
• Patient focus is on wound care and geriatric home health patients.
• Minimum of 23-24 patient visits per week required to qualify for a 40-hour guarantee.
• No weekend work required.
• On-call is discretionary but not required.
• May be asked to cover surrounding counties; territory details discussed during interview.
• Locals within a 50-mile radius are accepted.
• Charting must be completed onsite using Kinnser/Wellsky systems; no remote charting allowed.
• Dress code: Any color scrubs and closed-toe shoes.
• Free residential parking available.
• COVID vaccination required; declination allowed for religious reasons. Flu vaccination declination allowed with proper documentation.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in California.
• Minimum 1 year of Physical Therapist experience within the last year.
• Experience in a Home Health setting.

Desired Clinician Qualities

• Patient care focused.
• Punctual and reliable.
• Self-starter with strong initiative.
• Efficient and thorough with charting; tablet provided for documentation.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID).
• Background checks including SS Trace, County searches, and national registries within 1 year.
• Annual EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks.
• Certifications: BLS required; ACLS and PALS preferred.
• Physical exam within 6 months signed by MD/DO confirming no active communicable diseases.
• Immunizations or documented exemptions required for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (per birth year and documentation)
  • 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 medical/religious exemption)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (with specific rules for past positives).
• 9-panel drug screen within 1 year of start.
• Auto insurance card required.
• Emergency contact form required prior to start.
• Professional references: 2 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.

Additional Notes

• Mileage reimbursed from first to last patient visit (not from/to home).
• All required return-to-office (RTO) documents must be submitted with application; no additions accepted after offer.
• Contract length is non-negotiable for less experienced clinicians.

This position is ideal for physical therapists seeking travel home health opportunities with a focus on patient-centered care and a supportive work environment.