Physical Therapist
Redding, CA
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Physical Therapist Traveler Position

Location: Redding, California
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 4 days per week, 10 hours per day (06:00 - 16:30)

Job Description

• Provide medically prescribed consultative and therapeutic services to restore function and prevent disability in patients with musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary, and/or integumentary disorders.
• Perform duties in accordance with Physical Therapy and hospital policies, as well as state and federal regulatory licensing and accrediting requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in California
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Physical Therapist
• Physical Therapist experience within the last year
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• DCI/BVP certification
• Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate, or Certificate degree in Physical Therapy

Onboarding and Compliance Requirements

• Primary source verification of professional license within 30 days of start and updated upon expiration.
• Completion of sexual harassment prevention training valid for 2 years.
• COVID-19 vaccination: 2 doses plus booster or completed declination.
• Proof of immunity or vaccination for MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B (no declinations accepted), Influenza (no declinations accepted during flu season), and Tdap (no declinations accepted).
• Tuberculosis (TB) test within one year of start date.
• Annual respirator fit test completed prior to start.
• Annual physical/health statement confirming clearance to work.
• National criminal background check within one year of start date.
• Drug screening within 60 days of start (minimum 10-panel test including THC saliva test as required by California law).
• Driver’s license, state ID, or passport.
• Completion of core competencies exam, specialty exam, and skills checklist with a minimum score of 80%.
• Completion of workplace violence prevention training.
• Submission of updated resume and two professional references (one must be from a manager or direct supervisor).
• Signed job description from within the current year.
• Badge photo (clear headshot with plain background).
• Employment eligibility verification (Form I-9 or agency attestation).
• Agency attestation form completed after all credentials are uploaded.
• Search of excluded individuals database (SAM/EPLS) with visible date of search.

Additional Information

• Annual color-blind test required.
• Some onboarding documents and training are facility-specific and must be completed prior to clearance.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.

This position offers an opportunity to work in an acute care hospital setting providing essential physical therapy services with a structured 4x10 shift schedule.