Home Health Occupational Therapist
Alameda, California
Sutter Health Care at Home Bay Atlantic

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 help build or restore vocational, homemaking, daily living skills, and general independence for persons with disabilities or developmental delays.
• Gain confidence and cooperation from patients, families/support groups, and healthcare providers through competent assessment, monitoring, care, and communication.
• Adhere to all local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care.
• Provide clinical supervision of assistants and aides.
• Serve as 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 (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or ARC only (verify by position)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA or ARC only (verify by position)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) - AHA/AAP only, must be Instructor or Advanced Provider Course (verify by position)
• CCRN (Critical Care RN) - verify by position
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - valid for 4 years (verify by position)
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) - typically required for Labor & Delivery (verify by position)
• Tech Certification (National) - required within 30 days of start as applicable
• IV Certification (LVN/LPN/Other) - may be required for some tech roles (verify by position)
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) - verify by position
• NIH Stroke Certification - verify by position; expiration 1-2 years from date achieved
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) - verify by position
• Other certifications may be required depending on specific role and unit

Background Check Requirements

• 7-year background check 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 (not required if highest education is high school)
  • FACIS Level 3 search within 2 weeks of start and monthly thereafter
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, OFAC Sanctions List (if FACIS III cannot be run)
  • Motor Vehicle Report (required for all candidates at this facility)
• Background checks do not require annual updates by client but Aya Healthcare requires annual background checks for direct candidates.

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical Exam within 1 year of start (must state "cleared for work" or equivalent)
• Fit Mask Test within 1 year, renewed annually (exceptions apply)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years (TDAP required, TD alone not accepted)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days of start, renewed annually
• Immunity or vaccination documentation for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (series or declination)
  • Varicella
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids per CA law)
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination or signed declination during flu season (Nov 1 - Apr 30)
• Color Blind Exam (in-person, if applicable)
• Respiratory Safety Clearance (not required for some roles)

Competency Exams

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (as applicable)
• Competency Exam with minimum passing score of 80% or Angoff score (as applicable)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (may be required for some units)

Facility Specific Documents and Requirements

• Personal or Auto Insurance (required for all candidates at this facility; must be effective for assignment duration)
• Review and sign facility-specific 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 Screening Questionnaire within 90 days of start, renewed annually
  • Epic Questionnaire (RN only, required for new candidates starting 11/3/2025 and onward)

Employment History and References

• Full 7 years of work history required in application with no gaps; must include city and state of employment locations
• Employment verification for up to 7 years required; gaps over 30 days must be explained
• 2 professional references required for clinical, allied, per diem acute care candidates (within 3 years)
• 1 professional reference required for per diem non-acute care candidates

Additional Notes

• Candidates must comply with all local, state, and federal regulations and facility policies.
• Religious exemptions for vaccines and facial hair (PAPR) are considered on a case-by-case basis with required documentation.
• Some certifications and requirements may vary depending on the specific position and unit; verify with the appropriate manager or clinical lead.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a reputable healthcare system providing rehabilitative care with comprehensive support and clear compliance standards.