Job info

Job Summary: Therapy/Rehabilitation Travel/Contract Position

Location: Alameda, California
Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 7 weeks

Job Description

Assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs to improve patient mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and correct disabling conditions caused by disease or injury.
Build confidence and cooperation from patients, families/support groups, and healthcare providers through competent assessment, attentive monitoring, and effective communication.
Adhere to all local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to ensure patient privacy and safety.
Provide clinical supervision of assistants and aides.
Serve as a clinical instructor for assigned students.

Required Certifications

State License (Primary source online verification required within 30 days of start)
BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or ARC only
ACLS, PALS, NRP, CCRN, TNCC, EFM, CPI, NIH Stroke Certification, and other certifications may be required depending on position—verify with recruiter or manager.
Tech Certification (National) – Required within 30 days of start as applicable.
Venipuncture/IV Certification may be required for some roles.

Background Check Requirements

7-year background check required within 6 months of start, including:
- Social Security Trace with all aliases
- County searches for last 7 years of residence/work/school
- Nationwide Sex Offender Search (within 90 days of start)
- Education verification (highest level achieved, not required if high school)
- FACIS Level 3 screening within 2 weeks of start and monthly thereafter (or equivalent checks if FACIS III cannot be run)
- Motor Vehicle Report (required for all candidates at this facility)
- EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks updated annually
Pending background check attestations generally not accepted without facility approval.

Health and Immunization Requirements

Physical Exam: Within 1 year of start; must clear candidate for work.
Fit Mask Test: Required within 1 year of start; annual renewal required. Exemptions and accommodations considered case-by-case.
Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap: Adult TDAP within 10 years required.
TB Screening: Negative TB test (QGold, TSPOT, or PPD) within 90 days of start; annual renewal required. Positive responders require negative chest x-ray within 1 year.
Immunizations:
- Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Proof of immunity or vaccination required.
- Hepatitis B: Series or signed declination required.
- Varicella: Proof of immunity or vaccination required.
Drug Testing: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids per CA law).
Flu Vaccination: Required during flu season (Nov 1 - Apr 30); declination accepted with mask requirement in patient care areas.
Color Blind Exam: In-person exam required if applicable.
Respiratory Safety Clearance: Required prior to start and annually (exemptions apply).

Competency Exams

Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam as applicable by profession.
Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam may be required for some units.
Other competency exams may be required depending on role and unit.

Facility-Specific Documents and Training

Candidates must review and sign facility-required documents prior to start, including:
- Job Description
- Standards of Business Conduct
- Conditional Offer of Employment Attestation
- General Regulatory Orientation for Contracted Workers
- Vendor Training (2024 and 2025 versions depending on contract date)
- Code of Conduct (2024 and 2025 versions depending on contract date)
- Overpayment Refund Policy (2024 and 2025 versions depending on contract date)
- Request for Religious Accommodation Form (if applicable)
- TB Questionnaire (within 90 days of start, renewed annually)
- Epic Questionnaire (RN only, required for new candidates starting 11/3/2025 onward)
Personal or Auto Insurance required for all candidates working at this facility (must be effective for duration of assignment).

Employment History and References

Full 7 years of work history required on application with no gaps; must include city and state of employment.
Employment verification required for up to 7 years; gaps over 30 days must be explained.
Two professional references required for clinical, allied, and per diem acute care candidates; one reference for per diem non-acute care.

Notes

All certifications and background checks must be current and verifiable.
Religious and medical exemptions for immunizations and fit testing may be considered but require facility-specific documentation and approval.
Compliance with all facility policies and procedures is mandatory.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a reputable healthcare system providing rehabilitative care with a focus on patient mobility and recovery. Candidates should be prepared for thorough credentialing and compliance processes.