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

Job Opportunity: Speech-Language Pathologist (Home Health)

Location: San Jose, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 4 to 6 months (less experienced clinicians must commit to 6 months)
Shift: Day shift, 5 days a week, 8 hours per day (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Hours per Week: 40 hours guaranteed (minimum 23-24 patient visits per week required)

Job Description

• Provide home health therapy services primarily in counties including Alameda, San Joaquin/Stanilaus, Santa Clara, Sonoma, and Marin.
• Patient caseload focuses on home health, wound care, and geriatric patients.
• Emphasis on quality patient care over quantity of patients per day.
• No weekend work required.
• On-call duties are discretionary and not required.
• Mileage reimbursed for travel between patients (IRS standard), but not for travel to/from home.
• Local candidates within a 50-mile radius are accepted.
• Dress code: Any color scrubs and closed-toe shoes.
• Charting must be completed onsite using Kinnser/Wellsky systems; no remote charting allowed.
• Free residential parking available.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Speech Language Pathologist license in California.
• Minimum 1 year of Speech Language Pathologist experience within the last year.
• Experience in a Home Health setting.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Desired Clinician Qualities

• Patient care focused.
• Punctual and reliable.
• Self-starter with strong time management skills.
• Efficient and thorough with charting completion.

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID).
• Emergency contact form prior to start.
• Background checks within 1 year, including SS trace, county searches (7 years), nationwide, and sex offender registry.
• Annual EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks.
• Certifications: BLS required; ACLS and PALS preferred if applicable.
• State license primary source verification.
• Physical exam within 6 months signed by MD/DO confirming freedom from active communicable diseases.
• Immunizations/vaccinations or exemptions required for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or exemption)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (proof of immunity or vaccination)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccination series, or declination)
  • Varicella (titer, vaccination, history of chickenpox, or declination)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (with special rules for past positives)
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug test within 1 year of start (instant acceptable).
• Seasonal flu vaccination or facility-specific declination form required during flu season (Oct 1 – Mar 31).
• COVID-19 vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption form required.
• Auto insurance card required for candidates using personal vehicles.

Additional Notes

• Territory and county assignments will be discussed during the interview; flexibility to cover surrounding counties may be required.
• All required return-to-office (RTO) documentation must be submitted at time of application; no additions accepted after offer.
• References: 2 professional references required for travel, allied, or per diem acute care clinicians; 1 reference for per diem non-acute care. Not required for non-clinical roles.

This position offers a structured home health travel contract with a focus on patient-centered care, professional growth, and compliance with healthcare standards.