Home Health Physical Therapist
Napa, California
Compassus Providence Napa Home Health

Job Opportunity: Physical Therapist (PT) - Home Health

Location: Napa, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Specialty: Home Health (North Napa Valley)
• Average Patients per Day: 5-7
• Visits per Day: 6
• Minimum Productivity: 30 points weekly
• Types of Cases: Geriatric
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 per week
• Territory: Up to 60-mile radius from hub/office
• On-call: Yes, every 3rd to 4th weekend
• Dress Code: Scrubs (any color), no jeans
• Equipment Provided: iPad
• Mileage Reimbursed at IRS standard rate
• Cell phone use: Not allowed
• Flexibility with territory expected
• Timely documentation and communication required
• First-time travelers accepted
• Locals accepted at travel rate

Required Qualifications

• Discipline: Physical Therapist (PT)
• Minimum Years of Experience: 1 year (recent)
• Certifications: BLS (Basic Life Support) required
• License: Valid Physical Therapist license in hand

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required

Additional Requirements

• On-call availability every 3rd to 4th weekend
• Must be flexible with territory coverage
• Timely and accurate documentation required

Compliance and Background Checks

• Background checks within 90 days of start, including:

  • SSN Trace
  • County searches (last 7 years)
  • FACIS Level 1M
  • Nationwide Sex Offender
  • Motor Vehicle Records/Driver’s Record
  • Education Verification
  • Work History Verification (7 years)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG checks required within 90 days
• Fingerprinting as applicable by state requirements
• State-specific criminal history and abuse registry checks as applicable

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within last 12 months
• Fit mask test (N95 accepted)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (or TB questionnaire if applicable)
• Immunizations or titers for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• Drug screening (9 panel) within last 12 months
• Seasonal flu vaccination or facility-specific declination form required
• COVID vaccination or facility-specific declination required

Documentation and Verification

• 2 professional references within 2 years of start
• Full 7 years of work history with no gaps required on application
• Annual skills checklist and competency exams as applicable
• Proof of current auto insurance required (due to driving responsibilities)

Notes

• Scrubs required; no jeans allowed
• iPad provided for documentation
• Mileage reimbursed at IRS standard rate
• First-time travelers accepted; prior travel experience not required

This position offers a structured home health physical therapy role with a focus on geriatric patients, requiring flexibility, timely documentation, and compliance with comprehensive background and health requirements.