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

Job Opportunity: Physical Therapist - Home Health (Travel/Contract)

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

Job Description

• Physical Therapist position in Home Health setting covering Palmdale/Lancaster area.
• Work schedule options: Tuesday-Saturday or Wednesday-Sunday.
• Local candidates are welcome to apply.
• Home Health experience preferred.
• California license preferred; candidates with pending CA license who have applied may be considered.
• OASIS experience required; candidates without OASIS experience may be considered if they have strong Home Health experience.
• Guaranteed hours based on completed visits: 25 visits = 40 hours.
• COVID exemptions permitted.
• Mileage reimbursed at IRS standard rates.

Required Credentials & Certifications

• Licensure: California Physical Therapy license (pending applications accepted).
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA Instructor or Provider acceptable, as applicable.
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA Instructor or Provider required for all.
  • PALS, NRP, EFM – as applicable (check credential requirements).
  • National Tech Certification Verification – as applicable for allied professionals.
  • State License Verification – primary source online verification required.
  • NURSYS Verification – required for RN, LPN/LVN, AP (if applicable).

Required Documents & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID).
• Valid passport copy before start.
• Background checks including 7-year history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG (updated annually).
• Photo for badge (passport style, shoulders up, front facing, plain background).
• Personal or auto insurance with current expiration dates.
• Auto registration with current expiration dates.
• Facility-specific training and policy acknowledgments (e.g., hand hygiene).
• Physical exam within 12 months of start.
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • TDAP vaccine within past 10 years (no declinations accepted).
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (with special protocols if past positive).
  • Proof of immunity or vaccination for Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) for candidates born in 1957 or later.
  • 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 dose.

Competency Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (as applicable) with minimum passing score of 80% or meet/exceed Angoff score.
• Competency Exam relevant to profession with minimum passing score of 80% or meet/exceed Angoff score.
• Annual skills checklist.

References

• Two professional references required.

This position offers a structured home health therapy role with a focus on compliance, certifications, and immunization standards, suitable for licensed or soon-to-be licensed Physical Therapists with home health experience.