Home Health Physical Therapist
Berkeley, CA
Host Healthcare
4x9 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Physical Therapist (Travel/Contract)

Location: Berkeley, California
Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position: Physical Therapist (Field position in Central Valley/Tracy area)
• Setting: Home Health
• Work Days: Tuesday-Saturday or Wednesday-Sunday
• Home Health experience preferred but candidates without experience will be considered
• California license preferred; candidates with pending CA license who have applied will be accepted
• OASIS experience required
• Guaranteed hours based on completed visits (25 visits = 40 hours)
• COVID exemptions permitted
• Mileage reimbursed at IRS standard rates

Required Credentials & Documentation

• Government issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Valid passport copy before start
• Background checks including:

  • 7-year location/work/school history
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM (annual)
  • HHS/OIG (annual)
• Certifications (AHA only where applicable):

  • ACLS (as applicable)
  • BLS (required for all)
  • PALS (as applicable)
  • NRP (as applicable)
  • EFM (as applicable)
  • National Tech Cert Verification (as applicable)
  • State License primary source verification
  • NURSYS verification (for RN, LPN/LVN, AP)
• Competency exams as applicable (minimum passing score 80% or Angoff score)
• Passport-style photo for badge
• Personal or auto insurance with current expiration dates
• Auto registration with current expiration dates
• Facility-specific acknowledgments (training content, hand hygiene policy)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• TDAP vaccine within past 10 years (no declinations accepted)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (with additional requirements if past positive)
• Proof of immunity or vaccination for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
• Hepatitis B titer or vaccine series (declination accepted if within 1 year)
• Varicella immunity or vaccination (no declinations accepted)
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 1 year
• Seasonal flu vaccination/documentation (declinations accepted)
• COVID-19 vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required prior to start, including booster

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references
• Annual skills checklist

This position is suitable for licensed Physical Therapists interested in home health travel assignments in California with flexibility in workdays and a focus on OASIS documentation and patient visits.