Travel Home Health Physical Therapist - $2,626 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: 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 Physical Therapist for a Home Health position in Oakland, CA, requiring at least 1 year of home health experience and a valid state PT license in hand at time of consideration.

Details

• Home health setting serving geriatric patients with a focus on wound care and general home health needs
• Minimum of 23–24 patient visits per week
• Patient population includes geriatric home health and wound care cases
• Day shift schedule, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (5x8-hour shifts)
• No weekend or on-call requirements, though on-call may be available on a discretionary basis
• Territory coverage will be discussed during the interview; may include surrounding counties
• Charting completed on facility-provided tablet using Kinnser/WellSky EMR; all charting must be done on-site and cannot be taken home
• Mileage reimbursed at IRS standard rate from first to last patient visit (does not include travel to or from home)

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of home health experience required; minimum 2 years of overall clinical experience as a PT
• Valid state PT license required at time of consideration — no pending licenses accepted; license required if applicable
• Current BLS certification required
• No hits on license record
• COVID vaccination required; religious declinations accepted
• Must be a self-starter with strong time management and independent work skills
• Ability to complete timely charting using Kinnser/WellSky EMR

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates are accepted; candidates living within 50 miles of the facility are considered local
• Contract length is 4–6 months; less experienced clinicians are required to commit to a 6-month contract, which is non-negotiable
• All requested time off must be submitted at time of initial consideration; no additional RTO requests will be accepted after an offer is made
• Compliance documentation must be completed before seeing patients, which may take 2–3 weeks
• Any color scrubs are acceptable; closed-toe shoes required
• Flu vaccination declination is accepted with a signed declination form
• Free residential parking is available
• Hiring process includes a phone interview with the hiring team prior to any offer being made

American Traveler Job ID #P-712616. 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.