Physical Therapist - Behavioral Health
San Leandro, California
Fairmont Hospital

Physical Therapist - Behavioral Health (Travel/Contract)

Location: San Leandro, California
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work with psychiatric patients and outpatient neurology, including some orthopedic cases.
• Schedule: Tuesday through Saturday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (40 hours/week).
• Float flexibility to cover outpatient and inpatient units across multiple locations.
• Key skills: outpatient clinic experience, neurology, patient assessment, documentation, use of equipment/devices, orthopedics, post-stroke rehabilitation.
• Preferred: experience as a charge therapist.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in the specialty.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required.
• No new graduates or first-time travelers allowed (first-time traveler allowed only if not a new graduate).
• Valid state license for Physical Therapy.

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Valid Driver’s License or Passport (photo ID, color).
• Background check within 90 days prior to start, including multiple criminal and sanction searches.
• Education verification confirming minimum required education completed.
• Physical exam within 90 days of start, signed by MD, DO, PA, NP, or APRN, confirming good health and ability to perform job duties.
• Fit mask test within 90 days of start (specific mask types required; PAPR accepted if fit test failed).
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or signed declination).
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray updated annually.
  • Proof of 2 MMR vaccinations or positive IgG titers for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, and Rubella.
  • Positive Hepatitis B titer or proof of vaccination series or signed declination.
  • Proof of 2 Varicella vaccinations or positive IgG titer.
• Drug testing: oral saliva drug screen within 30 days of start (rapid tests not accepted).
• Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination required by November 6; masking required through flu season regardless of vaccination status.
• Color blind exam within 90 days of start.

Additional Requirements

• Current resume including last 7 years of employment.
• Employment verification for past 3 years.
• References as per agency requirements.
• Completion of facility-specific competencies and orientation modules on first day of work.
• Acknowledgement of orientation safety manual.

Shift Details

• Day shift, 5 days per week (Tuesday-Saturday), 8 hours per day (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM).

Notes

• Return-to-Office (RTO) details will be discussed prior to contract signing; no changes accepted after signing.
• Flexibility to float between outpatient and inpatient units is required.