Home Health Physical Therapist
Walnut Creek, California
Neogen Care

Job Opportunity: Physical Therapist (Home Health) - Walnut Creek, CA

Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation
Location: Walnut Creek, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position: Physical Therapist (Field/Home Health)
• Work Days: Tuesday-Saturday or Wednesday-Sunday
• Home Health experience preferred but candidates without experience will be considered
• California license preferred; candidates with pending CA license who have applied will be accepted
• OASIS experience required
• Guaranteed hours based on completed visits (25 visits = 40 hours)
• Mileage reimbursed at IRS standard rate
• COVID exemptions permitted

Required Credentials & Documentation

Licenses & Certifications

• California Physical Therapy License (preferred or pending with application submitted)
• OASIS experience required
• ACLS (AHA Instructor or Provider) – as applicable
• BLS (AHA Instructor or Provider) – required for all
• PALS, NRP, EFM – as applicable
• National Tech Certification Verification – as applicable
• State License Verification (primary source online)
• NURSYS Verification (for RN, LPN/LVN, AP as applicable)

Background Checks (Annual)

• Standard 7-year background check including SS trace and county searches
• EPLS/GSA/SAM check
• HHS/OIG check

Competency Exams

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (80% passing or meet Angoff score)
• General Competency Exam (80% passing or meet Angoff score)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• TDAP vaccine within past 10 years (no declinations accepted)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (with additional requirements if past positive)
• Proof of immunity or vaccination for Measles, Mumps, Rubella (born 1957 or later)
• Hepatitis B titer or vaccine series (declination accepted if within 1 year)
• Varicella immunity or vaccination (no declinations accepted)
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 1 year
• Seasonal flu vaccination/documentation (declinations accepted)
• COVID-19 vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required prior to start
• COVID-19 booster required

Facility Specific Documents

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Valid passport copy before start
• Passport-style photo for badge
• Personal or auto insurance with current expiration dates
• Auto registration with current expiration dates
• Signed acknowledgments for training content and hand hygiene policy

References & History

• Two professional references required
• Annual skills checklist required

Additional Notes

• Hours are guaranteed if 25 or more visits are completed weekly
• Mileage reimbursement follows IRS standard rates
• COVID exemptions are permitted for this position
• Candidates with pending CA license must have applied before submission

This position is ideal for physical therapists interested in home health travel assignments in California with flexible scheduling and comprehensive credential requirements.