Physical Therapist - Outpatient
Berkeley, CA
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Evenings
Referral Bonus

Physical Therapist - Outpatient (Travel/Contract)

Location: Berkeley, California
Shift: Day (5 days/week, 8 hours/day, 11:00 AM - 7:30 PM)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Provide rehabilitative programs to improve patient mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and address disabling conditions from disease or injury.
• Perform patient assessment, monitoring, and care with effective communication involving patients, families, and healthcare providers.
• Adhere to all local, state, and federal regulations, policies, and procedures to ensure patient privacy and safety.
• Floating required as needed within the campus.
• Weekend work required on Sundays.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in California.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check required within 6 months of start, including SSN trace with all aliases, county searches, nationwide sex offender search, education verification, and motor vehicle report if applicable.
• FACIS Level 3 screening required within 2 weeks of start and monthly thereafter.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required and updated annually.
• State-specific Medi-Cal Suspended and Ineligible Provider List search required if FACIS III cannot be run.
• Official education verification required unless highest education is high school.
• Transcript/diploma may be required if education verification is unsuccessful.

Certifications and Competencies

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC only.
• Other certifications may be required based on position specifics (verify with recruiter).
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable.
• Competency exams with minimum passing scores as required by profession.

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including clearance for work and any work restrictions documented.
• Fit mask test within 1 year, renewed annually (exceptions apply).
• Adult Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination within 10 years or lifetime with booster within 10 years.
• Negative TB test (QGold, TSPOT, or 2-step PPD) within 90 days of start; annual renewal required.
• Immunity or vaccination proof for Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, and Varicella.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination during flu season (Nov 1 - Apr 30).
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids due to CA law).
• Color vision exam by licensed healthcare provider if applicable.
• Respiratory safety clearance required and renewed annually (exceptions apply).

Documentation and Orientation

• Must complete and sign facility-specific documents prior to start, including:

  • Job description acknowledgment
  • Standards of business conduct
  • Confidentiality agreements
  • Report of abuse
  • HIPAA agreement
  • Orientation booklet and post-test
  • Various competency forms specific to Physical Therapy (e.g., Spinal Cord Injury, Intrathecal Baclofen Program, TBI Population, THR/TKR Amputee Multi Frac, Vestibular Competency)
• TB screening questionnaire signed by candidate and healthcare provider within 90 days of start, renewed annually.
• Employment application with full 7 years of work history, no gaps, including city and state of employment.
• Employment verification for up to 7 years required; gaps over 30 days must be explained.
• Two professional references required for clinical and allied acute care candidates.

Additional Notes

• Candidate must be prepared to float within the campus as needed.
• Sunday weekend shifts are required.
• All certifications, background checks, and health documents must be current and compliant prior to start.
• Religious and medical exemptions for vaccinations and fit testing may be considered with proper documentation and approval.

This position is ideal for a Physical Therapist with acute care hospital experience seeking a travel contract role in an outpatient setting with a defined day shift schedule.