Travel Occupational Therapist, Home Health
Burlingame, California
American CareQuest

Job Opportunity: Occupational Therapist - Home Health (Travel/Contract)

Location: Burlingame, California (San Francisco metropolitan area, majority downtown)
Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation (Occupational Therapy - Home Health)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Patient Population: Patients with alcohol or substance abuse issues (no direct work with homeless population, but must be comfortable working in an area with a high homeless population)
• Schedule: 4/10s or 5/8s
• Patient Load: 5-6 patients per day
• Points Requirement: Minimum 26-30 points per day/week to qualify for 40 guaranteed hours
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week if points requirement is met and timecard is approved
• Types of Cases: Home Health focusing on gait, strength, and range of motion
• Experience Required: Minimum 1 year of Home Health/OASIS experience
• First-timers Accepted: Yes
• On-call: No
• Local Candidates: Accepted within a 50-mile radius
• Mileage Reimbursement: IRS standard
• Licensing: Must have a valid California OT license at time of submission (no pending licenses accepted)
• Special Requirements: References from previous Home Health or Hospice agencies required

Work Environment & Tools

• Dress Code: Scrubs, any color
• Charting System: Kinnser/Wellsky
• Territory: San Francisco downtown area

Required Certifications & Documents

• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) required at time of submission
  • ACLS and PALS preferred (American Heart Association or American Red Cross)
• Licenses: Valid California OT license required
• Background Checks: Standard 7-year search including SS trace, county searches, nationwide, sex offender registry
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam within 1 year of start
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Immunizations or titers for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
  • Drug screening (9 panel) within 1 year
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or declination during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)
• References:

  • 2 professional references for travel, allied, or per diem acute care
  • 1 professional reference for per diem non-acute care
• Competency Exams: Medication test/pharmacology and other competency exams as applicable
• Other: Emergency contact form required prior to start

Additional Notes

• Must be comfortable navigating and parking in a metropolitan area with a high homeless population (though not working directly with this population).
• Local candidates within 50 miles are accepted.
• Must have client approval on timecards documenting visits and points.

This position is ideal for Occupational Therapists with home health experience looking for a travel contract in the San Francisco area with a structured schedule and guaranteed hours based on productivity.