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

Job Opportunity: Physical Therapist (PT) - Home Health

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

Position Details

• Specialty: Physical Therapy (PT) in Home Health
• Patient Focus: Home Health, Wound Care, Geriatric Home Health Patients
• Visits: Minimum 23-24 visits per week to qualify for a 40-hour guarantee
• Weekend Requirement: No weekends required
• Locals Accepted: Yes, within a 50-mile radius
• Dress Code: Any color scrubs, closed-toe shoes
• Charting System: Kinnser/Wellsky (must be completed onsite, no charting from home)
• Parking: Free residential parking
• COVID & Flu Policy: COVID vaccine required (religious declination allowed); flu vaccine declination allowed with form
• Contract Length: 4-6 months (less experienced clinicians must commit to 6 months, non-negotiable)

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years overall clinical experience
• Minimum 1 year experience in Home Health
• First-time travelers accepted
• Valid Physical Therapy license for California required at time of submission (no pending licenses accepted)
• BLS certification required at time of submission
• No on-call required (discretionary but not mandatory)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License/State ID)
• Background checks within 1 year, including SS Trace, County searches, Nationwide Sex Offender, EPLS/GSA/SAM, and HHS/OIG (annual updates required)
• Certifications: BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS and PALS preferred (American Heart Association or American Red Cross)
• Physical exam within 6 months signed by MD/DO, including statement of no active communicable/infectious diseases
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or medical/religious exemption)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (proof of immunity or vaccination per policy)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, declination, or vaccine series)
  • Varicella (titer, vaccination, history of chickenpox, or declination)
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen within 1 year (instant drug screen acceptable)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination form required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)
• COVID vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required
• Professional references: 2 for travel/allied/per diem acute care; 1 for per diem non-acute care (within 3 years)
• Skills checklist required annually
• Auto insurance card required

Additional Notes

• Mileage reimbursed per IRS standard from first to last patient (not to/from home)
• Territory/County coverage details discussed during interview; may include surrounding counties
• All required compliance documents must be submitted before starting patient care (compliance processing may take 2-3 weeks)
• All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted at time of application; no additional RTO accepted after offer

Desired Clinician Qualities

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

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