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

Physical Therapist - Home Health (San Jose, CA)

Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 16 weeks (approximately 4 months)

Job Overview

• Provide physical therapy services primarily in home health settings, including wound care and geriatric patients.
• Minimum of 23-24 patient visits per week required to qualify for a 40-hour guarantee.
• Focus on quality patient care rather than number of patients per day.
• No weekend shifts required.
• Day shift: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (5 days a week, 8 hours per day).
• Charting must be completed onsite using Kinnser/Wellsky systems; no remote charting allowed.
• Mileage reimbursed from first to last patient of the day (not to/from home).
• Locals within a 50-mile radius are accepted.
• Dress code: Any color scrubs and closed-toe shoes.
• Free residential parking available.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in California.
• Minimum of 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

• All required documents must be submitted and approved before starting patient care; compliance processing 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, nationwide sex offender registry) within 1 year of start
  • Annual federal exclusions and sanctions checks (EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG)
  • Certifications: BLS (required), ACLS and PALS preferred but not mandatory
  • State license primary source verification
  • Physical exam within 6 months signed by MD/DO confirming freedom from active communicable diseases
  • Immunizations/vaccinations or documented exemptions for: COVID-19, Influenza (flu), Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start (with specific protocols for past positives)
  • 9-panel drug screen within 1 year of start
  • Emergency contact form
  • Auto insurance card (if applicable)
  • Skills checklist and competency exams as applicable

Additional Information

• Contract length for less experienced clinicians (less than 2 years total experience) is non-negotiably 6 months.
• Territory and county coverage details will be discussed during the interview; may include surrounding counties.
• Clinicians are expected to be punctual, patient-care focused, self-starters, and diligent in completing charting.
• COVID vaccination is required; religious exemptions allowed. Flu vaccination is encouraged but may be declined with proper documentation.

This opportunity is ideal for physical therapists seeking travel assignments in home health with a supportive environment focused on patient-centered care and professional growth.