Physical Therapist - Acute Care Hospital
Crescent City, CA
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

PT Acute Care Hospital

Role Overview

• Full-time physical therapist in a hospital setting with a focus on acute care and inpatient rehab.
• Travel/Contract assignment in Crescent City, California.
• Day shift: 5x8 hours, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
• 40 hours per week.
• Contract length: 13 weeks.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in California
• Physical Therapist (2 years of experience)
• Physical Therapist experience within the last year
• BLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Background / Compliance

• 7-year background check required within 6 months of start.
• Sex Offender Search required within 90 days of start.
• Education verification required for highest level achieved, unless highest education level is high school.
• FACIS Level 3 search required within 2 weeks of start, then monthly after start.
• California Medi-Cal Search Result required if FACIS III cannot be run monthly.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM required annually.
• HHS/OIG required annually.
• TB screening questionnaire required within 90 days of start and annually.
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray required within 90 days of start.
• Physical exam required within 1 year of start.
• Fit mask test required within 1 year of start and annually.
• Negative 9-panel drug screen required within 6 months of start.
• Color blind exam required if applicable and must be in person.
• Employment application must include full 7 years of work history with no gaps.
• Work history verification required for up to 7 years of employment history, with gaps over 30 days explained.
• Unit-specific skills checklist required.
• References are an Aya requirement only; Sutter does not require references.

Certifications / Training / Documents

• Candidate must review and sign the job description, standards of business conduct, general regulatory orientation, vendor training, code of conduct, and overpayment refund policy prior to start.
• TB questionnaire must be signed by both the candidate and a healthcare provider.
• Flu vaccination documentation required during flu season unless exempted by signed declination.
• Tdap documentation required.
• Measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis B, and varicella immunization documentation required.
• RespSafety clearance required prior to start.
• State license verification required within 30 days of start.
• NURSYS verification required within 30 days of start.
• Tech Cert Verification - National required within 30 days of start, as applicable.
• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam required as applicable by profession.
• Competency exam required as applicable to profession.
• Sutter Health - Epic Questionnaire required for RNs only, so not applicable here.

Duties

• Assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs to improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and correct disabling conditions.
• Complete patient evaluations, tests, documentation, and plan of care updates.
• Provide treatment and progress patients according to the plan of care.
• Coordinate care with other providers and support team members.
• Provide clinical supervision to assistants and aides.
• Serve as clinical instructor for assigned students.
• Maintain safety, infection control, privacy, and regulatory compliance.