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

Physical Therapist - Home Health (Travel/Contract)

Location: San Jose, California
Contract Length: 16 weeks (approximately 4 months)

Job Overview

• Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation (Physical Therapist)
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: Day shift, 5 days a week, 8 hours per day (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
• Weekly Hours: 40 hours guaranteed
• Patient Load: Minimum 23-24 visits per week required
• Patient Types: Home Health, Wound Care, Geriatric Home Health Patients
• Weekend Work: Not required
• On-Call: Not required (discretionary but not mandatory)
• Locals Accepted: Yes, within a 50-mile radius
• Mileage Reimbursement: IRS standard from first to last patient visit (not from/to home)
• Dress Code: Any color scrubs, closed-toe shoes
• Charting System: Kinnser/Wellsky; charting must be completed onsite, no remote charting allowed
• Parking: Free residential parking available

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in California
• Minimum 1 year of Physical Therapist experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience in a Home Health setting
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Background checks within 1 year, including SS Trace, County searches (7 years), Nationwide, Sex Offender, EPLS/GSA/SAM, and HHS/OIG checks (annual updates required)
• Physical exam within 6 months signed by MD/DO confirming freedom from active communicable/infectious diseases
• Immunizations and titers as applicable:

  • COVID-19 vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption
  • Flu vaccine or facility-specific declination form during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years or approved exemption
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) proof or declination as per birth year guidelines
  • Hepatitis B titer, vaccine series, or declination
  • Varicella titer, vaccine, history of chickenpox, or declination
• Negative TB test (PPD, Quantiferon Gold, or T-spot) within 1 year; if past positive, negative chest X-ray within 5 years and annual TB questionnaire
• 9-panel drug screen within 1 year (instant drug screen acceptable)
• Auto insurance card (if applicable)
• Emergency contact form prior to start
• Professional references:

  • 2 for travel, allied, or per diem acute care
  • 1 for per diem non-acute care (not required for non-clinical roles)
• Annual skills checklist and competency exams as applicable

Additional Notes

• Contract length for less experienced clinicians (under 2 years) is non-negotiably 6 months
• Territory and county coverage details will be discussed during the interview; may include surrounding counties
• Valued clinician qualities: patient-focused care, punctuality, self-starter attitude, and timely completion of charting (tablet provided onsite)

This position offers a structured home health physical therapy role with a focus on quality patient care, compliance, and professional growth in a travel contract setting.