Travel Home Health Physical Therapist - $2,626 per week (Hiring Immediately)

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: 16 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 15, 2026
• Length: 16 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapist with at least 1 year of home health experience for a travel contract covering Alameda County and potentially surrounding areas.

Details

• Home health setting serving geriatric patients in Alameda County, with potential coverage of surrounding counties to be discussed at interview
• Cases include general home health, wound care, and geriatric home health patients
• Minimum of 23–24 patient visits per week
• Day shift schedule, 5x8 hours (8:00–17:00), Monday–Friday with no weekend requirement
• On-call is not required; any on-call would be discretionary
• Charting completed using Kinnser/WellSky; all charting must be done on-site and cannot be taken home
• Mileage is reimbursed at the IRS standard rate from first patient to last patient (home-to-work commute excluded)

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of home health experience and 2 years of overall clinical experience as a PT required
• Current state PT license in hand required at time of consideration — license required if applicable
• Current BLS certification required
• No pending licenses accepted

Additional Information

• Contract length is 4–6 months; clinicians with less experience are required to commit to a 6-month contract, which is non-negotiable
• Hiring process includes a phone interview conducted by the hiring team
• A tablet is provided by the facility for on-site charting
• Any color scrubs and closed-toe shoes required
• COVID vaccination is required; religious declinations are accepted. Flu vaccination declination is permitted with a signed declination form
• Compliance documentation must be completed before patient care can begin, which may take 2–3 weeks
• All RTO requests must be submitted at the time of initial consideration; no additional RTO will be accepted after an offer is made
• Local candidates within a 50-mile radius of the facility are accepted
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Free residential parking is available
• Qualities most valued include being patient-care forward, punctual, a self-starter, and efficient with charting completion
• 2 professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years required, along with a full 7-year work history with all gaps explained

American Traveler Job ID #P-712610. 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.