Travel Physical Therapist, Home Health - $2,683 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel Home Health Physical Therapist for a travel job in San Jose, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 26 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: May 4, 2026
• Length: 26 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist with at least 1 year of home health experience for a home health position serving geriatric patients in Alameda County, CA.

Details

• Home health setting serving geriatric patients in Alameda County, with potential coverage in surrounding counties as discussed during the interview
• Case types include general home health, wound care, and geriatric home health
• Minimum of 23–24 visits per week required
• Day shift schedule, 5x8 hours (8:00–17:00), no weekends required
• On-call is not required; any on-call would be discretionary
• Charting is completed using Kinnser/WellSky; all charting must be done on-site and cannot be taken home
• A facility-provided tablet is used for charting
• Contract length is 4–6 months; less experienced clinicians are required to complete a 6-month contract (non-negotiable)

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of home health experience and 2 years of overall clinical experience as a PT required
• Active state PT license required at time of consideration; pending licenses are not accepted
• BLS certification required
• License required if applicable

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates within a 50-mile radius of the facility are accepted
• All RTO requests must be submitted at the time of initial application; no additional RTO will be accepted after an offer is made
• Compliance onboarding may take 2–3 weeks; all required documents must be completed before seeing patients
• COVID vaccination is required; religious declinations are accepted. Flu vaccination declinations are permitted with a signed declination
• Any color scrubs and closed-toe shoes are required
• Mileage is reimbursed at the IRS standard rate from first patient to last patient (not to/from home)
• Free residential parking is available
• Ideal candidates are patient-care focused, punctual, self-motivated, and diligent with charting

American Traveler Job ID #P-693073. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Physical Therapist - Home Health

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.

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