Physical Therapist
Torrance, California
Compassus Providence Home Health LA County South

Physical Therapist - Home Health (Travel/Contract)

Location: Torrance, California
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Home Health Physical Therapy
• Average Patients per Day: 5-7
• Visits: Minimum 6 visits daily or 30 points weekly
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week
• Shift: Day shift, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (5 days a week)
• Types of Cases: Geriatric
• Dress Code: Scrubs (any color), no jeans
• Device Provided: iPad
• Cell Phone Use: Not allowed
• Mileage Reimbursement: Yes, at IRS standard rate
• Locals accepted at travel rate

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in California
• Minimum 1 year of Physical Therapist experience within the last year
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required (AHA, ARC, Military accepted)

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Background check within 90 days of start, updated annually, including:

  • SSN Trace
  • County searches (last 7 years)
  • FACIS Level 1M
  • Nationwide Sex Offender
  • Motor Vehicle Records/Driver’s Record
  • Education verification
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 90 days of start
• Fingerprinting requirements vary by state (WA, AK, CT specifics)
• Education verification of highest degree related to profession required
• State-specific criminal history and employability status checks as applicable
• Signed Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement (updated annually)
• Primary source verification of state license within 90 days of start and upon expiration
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Agency background attestation required prior to start
• Proof of current auto insurance required (due to driving responsibilities)

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within last 12 months (not required annually)
• Fit test for N95 mask (no preferred model/style)
• Negative TB test (PPD, Q Gold, or TSpot) within 1 year or chest X-ray within 5 years if positive PPD
• Annual TB questionnaire required for all candidates
• Immunizations or positive titers required for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• Flu vaccine or facility-specific declination form required during flu season
• COVID vaccination or facility-specific declination required
• 9-panel drug screen within last 12 months (instant acceptable)

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references within 2 years of start (travel, allied, per diem acute care)
• Employment application with full 7 years of work history, no gaps
• Work history verification for 7 years within 90 days of start (3 attempts required if unverifiable)
• Annual skills checklist

On-Call

• No on-call required

This position is ideal for a Physical Therapist with home health experience seeking a travel contract in California, working primarily with geriatric patients in a structured day shift environment.