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

Job Opportunity: PT Home Health (Therapy/Rehabilitation)

Location: San Jose, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract

Position Details

• Specialty: Physical Therapist (PT) and Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) in various counties including Sonoma, Marin, Contra Costa, Alameda, Santa Clara, San Joaquin/Stanilaus, and Sacramento.
• Patient Focus: Home Health, Wound Care, Geriatric Home Health Patients
• Visits: Minimum 23-24 visits per week required to qualify for a 40-hour guarantee
• Contract Length: 4-6 months (Less experienced clinicians must commit to 6 months, non-negotiable)

Experience Requirements

• Years of Experience:

  • Minimum 1 year in Home Health
  • Minimum 2 years overall as a clinician (higher value applies)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required; first-time travelers are accepted

Work Schedule & Requirements

• Weekends: Not required
• On-Call: Not required (discretionary)
• Locals Accepted: Yes, within a 50-mile radius
• Territory: May include surrounding counties (to be discussed during interview)

Certifications & Licenses

• Required at Time of Submission:

  • Valid State License
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification
• Preferred/Additional Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• Pending License: Not accepted

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Must have all required documents before starting (compliance process may take 2-3 weeks)
• Required documents include but are not limited to:

  • Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License/State ID)
  • Background checks (within 1 year, including SS Trace, County searches, Nationwide, Sex Offender)
  • Emergency Contact Form
  • Physical Exam (within 6 months, signed by MD/DO, free of communicable diseases)
  • Immunizations and Titers:

    • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or exemption)
    • Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray (within 1 year)
    • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (proof of immunity or vaccination)
    • Hepatitis B (titer, declination, or vaccine series)
    • Varicella (titer, vaccination, or history of chickenpox)
  • Drug Testing: 9 Panel Drug Screen within 1 year
  • Flu Vaccination or Declination (required during flu season)
  • COVID Vaccination or Medical/Religious Exemption
  • Auto Insurance Card (if applicable)
• Charting must be completed onsite using Kinnser/Wellsky systems; no remote charting allowed

Work Environment & Other Details

• Dress Code: Any color scrubs, closed-toe shoes
• Parking: Free residential parking available
• Mileage Reimbursement: IRS standard from first patient to last patient (not to/from home)
• Return to Office (RTO): All RTO requests must be submitted at time of application; no additions after offer

Desired Clinician Qualities

• Patient care focused
• Punctual and reliable
• Self-starter
• Efficient at completing charting

Summary

This travel contract position is ideal for PTs and SLPs with at least 2 years of clinical experience (including 1 year in home health), who are comfortable with a 4-6 month commitment in the San Jose and surrounding California counties. First-time travelers are welcome. The role emphasizes patient-centered care with a structured visit schedule and requires full compliance with licensing, certification, and health documentation prior to starting.