Physical Therapist - Inpatient Rehab
San Leandro, California
San Leandro Hospital

Physical Therapist - Inpatient Rehab (Travel/Contract)

Location: San Leandro, California
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Work schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (5x8 hour shifts)
• Rotate twice a month to cover Saturdays; when working Saturday, flex off one weekday
• No on-call duties
• Work setting: Acute Rehab Unit (ARU)
• Collaborate as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Previous experience in Acute Rehab Unit or Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) is desirable
• No overtime approved unless a written exception is provided

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in California
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Physical Therapist, including experience within the last year
• Valid California Occupational Therapist (OT) license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Valid Driver’s License or Passport (photo ID, color, clearly visible)
• Background check within 90 days prior to start, including multiple criminal and sanction searches
• Education verification confirming minimum required education completed
• Physical exam within 90 days of start, signed by MD, DO, PA, NP, or APRN confirming good health and ability to perform job duties
• Fit mask test within 90 days of start (specific approved masks required)
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or signed declination)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray updated annually
  • Proof of MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccinations or positive IgG titers
  • Hepatitis B positive titer or completed vaccine series (declination allowed)
  • Varicella vaccinations or positive IgG titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or declination on file by November 6 (masking required during flu season)
• Drug screening: Oral saliva drug test within 30 days of start (rapid tests not accepted)
• Color blind exam within 90 days of start (Ishihara test accepted)
• Employment history verification for the past 3 years and current resume including last 7 years of employment
• References per agency requirements (not facility requirement)
• Completion of facility-specific competencies and new employee orientation modules on first day of work

Additional Notes

• This is a travel/contract position covering a leave of absence until late October
• Badge photo and facility-specific forms required prior to start
• Competencies must be completed by 11:59 PM PST on the first day of the contract; failure to complete within 14 days results in immediate termination
• No prior travel experience explicitly required for this position

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