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

Job Summary: Travel Physical Therapist (Home Health)

Location: Lakeport, California
Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation (Physical Therapy)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Requirements

• Valid California Physical Therapist (PT) License
• At least 1 year of experience as a Home Health Physical Therapist
• Valid California driver's license and auto insurance
• BLS certification preferred (not required)

Background Checks & Compliance

• 7-year background check required within 6 months of start, including SSN trace with all aliases, county searches, nationwide sex offender search, education verification, motor vehicle report (for driving positions), and FACIS Level 3 screening within 2 weeks of start.
• Annual updates required for EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and FACIS screenings.
• Sex offender search must be run within 90 days of start.
• Education verification required unless highest education is high school.
• Transcript/diploma verification as needed, including international education.
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids due to CA law).
• Employment application must include full 7 years of work history with no gaps.
• Employment verification for up to 7 years required; gaps over 30 days must be explained.

Certifications

• State License: Copy and primary source online verification required within 30 days of start.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) preferred.
• Other certifications (ACLS, PALS, NRP, CCRN, TNCC, EFM, CPI, NIH Stroke Certification) to be verified as applicable by position.
• Tech Certification verification required within 30 days of start as applicable.

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (must indicate cleared for work or specify work limitations).
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start, renewed annually (exceptions apply).
• Immunizations and/or titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 90 days of start, renewed annually
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or vaccination series with boosters as needed
  • Hepatitis B: Positive titer, series, or signed declination
  • Varicella: Positive titer or vaccination series with boosters as needed
• Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (11/1 - 4/30), with signed declination accepted.
• Drug testing: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids).

Facility Specific Documents & Training

• Candidates must review and sign facility-specific documents including job description, standards of business conduct, code of conduct, vendor training, overpayment refund policy, and regulatory orientation prior to start.
• Religious exemption forms required for PAPR use and vaccine exemptions.

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Driving position: Auto insurance and valid driver's license required.
• References: 2 professional references required for clinical/allied/per diem acute care candidates; 1 for per diem non-acute care (Aya requirement only).
• Competency exams and medication tests may be required as applicable by profession.

This position is ideal for a licensed Physical Therapist with home health experience seeking a travel contract in California.