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) 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
• Work Schedule: No weekends required
• Territory: May include surrounding counties; specifics discussed during interview
• Locals Accepted: Yes, within a 50-mile radius
• Dress Code: Any color scrubs, closed-toe shoes
• Charting: Must be completed onsite using Kinnser/Wellsky; no charting from home
• Parking: Free residential parking available

Experience & Requirements

• Years of Experience:

  • Minimum 1 year in Home Health
  • Minimum 2 years overall as a clinician (higher value applies)
• First-time Travelers: Accepted
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • State License in hand at time of submission (no pending licenses accepted)
• On-Call: Not required (discretionary)

Contract Length

• 4-6 months per contract
• Less experienced clinicians must commit to 6 months (non-negotiable)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• All required documents must be completed and approved before starting patient care (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 (including SS Trace, County searches, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG)
  • Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS as applicable
  • State License verification
  • Physical exam within 6 months (signed by MD/DO, free of active communicable diseases)
  • Immunizations and titers: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella, Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Drug screening (9-panel) within 1 year
  • Flu vaccination or declination during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)
  • COVID vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption
  • Emergency contact form
  • Auto insurance card (if applicable)
• References:

  • 2 professional references for travel, allied, or per diem acute care
  • 1 professional reference for per diem non-acute care
• Skills checklist required annually

Additional Notes

• Mileage reimbursed based on IRS standard from first to last patient visit (not to/from home)
• Return to Office (RTO) requests must be submitted at time of application; no additional RTO accepted after offer
• Valued clinician qualities: patient care focused, punctual, self-starter, diligent with charting (tablet provided)
• COVID vaccination required; declination allowed for religious reasons
• Flu vaccination declination allowed with required form

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