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
Contract Length: 26 weeks (approximately 6 months)

Job Description

• Position for Physical Therapists (PTs) in various California regions including Sacramento, Modesto, and Stockton areas.
• Patient focus: Home Health, Wound Care, Geriatric Home Health Patients.
• Minimum 23-24 patient visits per week required to qualify for a 40-hour guarantee.
• No weekend work required.
• No on-call requirement (on-call is discretionary but not mandatory).
• Locals within a 50-mile radius are accepted.
• Charting must be completed onsite using Kinnser/Wellsky systems; no charting from home.
• Dress code: Any color scrubs and closed-toe shoes.
• Free residential parking available.
• COVID vaccination required (religious exemptions allowed). Flu vaccination declination allowed with proper documentation.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years overall clinical experience.
• Minimum 1 year experience specifically in Home Health.
• First-time travelers are accepted.
• Must have a valid Physical Therapy state license in hand at time of submission (no pending licenses accepted).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at time of submission.
• Advanced certifications such as ACLS and PALS preferred but not explicitly required for PT.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License/State ID).
• Background checks within 1 year including SS Trace, County searches, Nationwide, and Sex Offender registry.
• Annual EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks.
• Physical exam within 6 months signed by MD/DO confirming freedom from active communicable/infectious diseases.
• Immunizations/vaccinations or documented exemptions required for:

  • 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 screening: 9-panel drug screen within 1 year of start.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination form required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31).
• COVID vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required.
• Auto insurance card required for all candidates.
• Emergency contact form required prior to start.
• References: 2 professional references for travel/allied/per diem acute care; 1 for per diem non-acute care (within 3 years).
• Annual skills checklist and competency exams as applicable.

Additional Notes

• Contract length is 4-6 months; less experienced clinicians must commit to 6 months (non-negotiable).
• Mileage reimbursed for travel between patients (not to/from home) at IRS standard rates.
• Clinicians are expected to be punctual, patient care focused, self-starters, and diligent in completing charting.
• All required compliance documents must be submitted 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.

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.