Physical Therapist - Home Health
Charlotte, NC
Host Healthcare
4x9 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Physical Therapist - Home Health

Location: San Bernardino, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide physical therapy services in the San Bernardino/Ontario home health territory.
• Day shift: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (5x8 hour shifts, 40 hours per week).
• Hours are based on completed visits: 25 visits equal 40 hours; overtime exempt.
• Guaranteed hours if 25 or more visits are completed.
• Mileage reimbursement between patients at IRS standard rates.
• COVID exemptions permitted.
• Candidates with pending California license will be considered if application is submitted upon submission.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in California.
• Experience in an Outpatient setting.
• Experience with OASIS.

Certifications & Competencies

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA Instructor or Provider acceptable, required for all.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA Instructor or Provider acceptable, required as applicable.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA Instructor or Provider acceptable, required as applicable.
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - required as applicable.
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) - required as applicable.
• Occupational Therapists are not required to have NBCOT; verify allied licensure requirements as applicable.
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam - required as applicable, minimum 80% passing score or meet/exceed Angoff score.
• Competency Exam - required as applicable, minimum 80% passing score or meet/exceed Angoff score.

Required Documents & Health Compliance

• Government issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID).
• Valid passport copy before start.
• I9 Attestation.
• Background check including 7-year search, SS trace, county searches, nationwide sex offender check.
• Annual EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks.
• Physical exam within 12 months of start.
• Immunizations and titers:

  • TDAP vaccine within past 10 years (no declinations accepted).
  • Negative TB test (PPD, QGold, or TSpot) within 1 year; if past positive TB, annual TBQ and chest X-ray within 5 years.
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) proof of immunity or vaccination for candidates born in 1957 or later (no declinations accepted).
  • Hepatitis B titer or vaccine series; declination accepted if within 1 year of start.
  • Varicella immunity proof or vaccination; no declinations accepted.
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 1 year (instant drug screen acceptable).
• Seasonal flu vaccination/documentation required year-round; declinations accepted.
• COVID vaccination proof or medical/religious exemption required prior to start.

Additional Requirements

• Passport-style photo (shoulders up, front facing, plain background) for badge.
• Personal or auto insurance with current expiration dates.
• Auto registration with current expiration dates.
• Review and sign training content and hand hygiene policy acknowledgments prior to start.
• Two professional references required.
• Employment application and annual skills checklist required for clearance.

Notes

• Rate may vary based on coverage territory and experience.
• Mileage reimbursement follows IRS standard rates.