Physical Therapist - Inpatient Rehabilitation
Oakland, California
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus

Physical Therapist - Inpatient Rehabilitation (Travel/Contract)

Location: Oakland, California
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day (5 days/week, 8 hours/day, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM)

Job Description

• Full-time physical therapist position covering maternity leave in acute rehabilitation.
• Must have experience working with neuro patients.
• Requires experience in hospital acute care or inpatient acute rehabilitation settings.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in California.
• Minimum 1 year of Physical Therapist experience, including experience within the last year.
• Experience in Acute Care, Inpatient, and Rehabilitation settings.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check including SSN trace with all aliases, county searches, nationwide sex offender search, education verification, and motor vehicle report if applicable.
• FACIS Level 3 screening required within 2 weeks of start and monthly thereafter.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required and updated annually.
• Education verification required unless highest education is high school.
• Sex offender search must be run within 90 days of start.
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids due to CA law).
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including clearance to work.
• TB screening: Negative QGold or TSPOT within 90 days of start or 2-step PPD testing with annual renewal.
• Immunizations:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years.
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) immunity or vaccination as required.
  • Hepatitis B series or declination.
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination as required.
  • Seasonal flu vaccination during flu season (Nov 1 - Apr 30) or signed declination.
• Fit test for approved masks within 1 year, renewed annually. Religious exemptions considered case-by-case.
• Respiratory safety clearance required annually (not applicable to some non-clinical roles).

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Must review and sign facility-specific documents prior to start, including:

  • Job description acknowledgment
  • Standards of business conduct
  • Confidentiality agreements
  • Report of abuse
  • HIPAA agreement
  • Orientation booklet and post-test
  • Vendor training and code of conduct (for contracts signed 5/31/24 and beyond)
• Complete facility-specific competency documents related to inpatient rehab and neuro patient care as applicable.

Employment History and References

• Must provide a full 7 years of work history with no gaps, including city and state of employment.
• Employment verification required for up to 7 years; gaps over 30 days must be explained.
• Two professional references required within 3 years for clinical and allied health candidates.

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• ACLS, PALS, NRP, CCRN, TNCC, and other certifications are not listed as required for this PT role.
• Medication or pharmacology competency exams may be required as applicable.

This position is ideal for a licensed Physical Therapist with acute inpatient rehab experience, especially with neuro patients, seeking a 13-week travel contract in California.