Travel Physical Therapist - Home Health

Travel Physical Therapist - Home Health

American Traveler

San Jose, California, United States

Position ID: P-762535

Position status: Open

Assignment type: travel

Shift: Days

Length (weeks): 16

Openings: 1

Start date: 2026-11-16

$2,627.50/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapist with at least 1 year of home health experience and 2 years overall clinical experience for a role serving the Modesto area.

Details

• Home health setting covering geriatric patients, wound care, and general home health cases
• Day shift schedule, 5x8 hours, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• No weekend shifts required
• Minimum of 23-24 visits per week required to qualify for a 40-hour guarantee
• On-call is discretionary and not required
• Primary coverage in the Modesto area, with possible travel to surrounding counties as discussed during interview
• Uses Kinnser/Wellsky charting system; all charting must be completed on-site and cannot be taken home
• Mileage reimbursed at IRS standard rate from first patient to last patient (not to or from home)
• Contract length is 4-6 months, with less experienced clinicians required to commit to 6 months

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of home health experience and 2 years of overall clinical experience required
• BLS certification required
• Current state license required at time of consideration; no license hits accepted
• Must have reliable transportation and insurance
• Valid driver's license required
• No pending licenses accepted; must have valid license in hand at time of consideration
• OASIS experience preferred for OT, RN, and PT candidates; not required for LVN/LPN

Additional Information

• Focus on patient-centered, geriatric, and wound care home health visits
• Values include punctuality, self-motivation, and strong charting habits
• Tablet provided by the center for charting purposes
• Any color scrubs accepted with closed-toe shoes
• Free residential parking available
• COVID vaccination required with religious declination allowed; flu vaccination can be declined with documentation
• All compliance documents must be finalized before starting patient care, which may take 2-3 weeks
• All requested time off must be submitted at time of consideration; no additional time off accepted after offer
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates accepted within a 50-mile radius