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

Physical Therapist - Home Health (California, San Jose)

Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 4 to 6 months (less experienced clinicians must do 6 months)

Job Description

• Provide physical therapy services primarily in home health settings.
• Patient focus is on quality care rather than number of patients per day.
• Minimum 23-24 patient visits per week required to qualify for a 40-hour guarantee.
• Types of cases include Home Health, Wound Care, and Geriatric Home Health patients.
• Territory may include surrounding counties; details discussed during interview.
• Locals within a 50-mile radius are accepted.
• No weekend work required.
• No on-call requirement (on-call is discretionary but not mandatory).
• Charting must be completed onsite using provided technology; no remote charting allowed.
• Dress code: Any color scrubs and closed-toe shoes.
• Free residential parking available.

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
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID).
• Background checks within 1 year, including SS Trace, County searches, and nationwide sex offender registry.
• Annual verification of exclusion lists (EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG).
• Certifications: BLS required; ACLS and PALS preferred but not mandatory.
• Physical exam within 6 months prior to start, including clearance of communicable diseases.
• Immunizations or proof of immunity required for:

  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) for candidates born in 1957 or later.
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years or approved exemption.
  • Hepatitis B (titer, declination, or vaccine series).
  • Varicella (titer, vaccination, history of chickenpox, or declination).
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start; if past positive TB, negative chest X-ray required.
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen within 1 year of start (instant drug screen acceptable).
• Seasonal flu vaccination or facility-specific declination form required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31).
• COVID vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required.
• Auto insurance card required.
• Two professional references required (travel, allied, or per diem acute care).

Additional Information

• All required documents must be submitted and approved before starting patient care. Compliance processing may take 2-3 weeks.
• Requests for time off (RTO) must be submitted at time of application; no additional RTO accepted after offer.
• Valued clinician qualities: patient care focus, punctuality, self-starter, and timely completion of charting.

This position offers a supportive home health environment with a focus on patient-centered care and professional growth for physical therapists.