Home Health Occupational Therapist
San Ramon, California
Contra Costa

OT Home Health - Travel/Contract Position

Location: San Ramon, California
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation (Occupational Therapy)
• Setting: Home Health
• Shift: Day shift, 8 hours per day (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM), 5 days per week
• Hours: 40 hours per week (guaranteed 36 hours weekly after ramp-up)
• Patient Load: 5-6 patients per day, 1:1 ratio
• Start Date: ASAP (compliance process takes about 2 weeks)
• Weekend Work: Optional to meet productivity goals
• On-Call: Not required
• Transportation: Must have own reliable transportation; occasional travel radius up to 50+ miles
• Scrubs: Any color allowed
• Parking: Free
• Mileage Reimbursement: IRS standard

Required Qualifications

• Valid Occupational Therapist license in California
• Minimum 1 year of Occupational Therapy experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience in a Home Health setting
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License/State ID)
• Emergency Contact Form
• I9 Attestation
• Background Checks including 7-year history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG (updated annually)
• Physical Exam within 1 year, cleared to work without restrictions
• Immunizations and Titers:

  • Tdap (within 10 years or annual declination)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (2 vaccines or positive titers within required timeframes)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• Drug Screen: 10-panel within 1 year
• Flu Vaccine or Declination (required year-round)
• COVID-19 Vaccine documentation or declination form (religious/medical exemptions accepted)
• Auto insurance and registration (must be current throughout assignment)
• References: 2 professional references within 3 years (travel, allied, per diem acute care)
• Work history verification: 1 year related employment verification required
• Skills checklist and competency exams as applicable

Additional Notes

• The system groups clients to minimize drive and windshield time.
• Timely communication and documentation are required; documentation tools will be provided and must be returned.
• Locals are accepted for this position.

This position is ideal for experienced Occupational Therapists with home health experience who are ready for a travel contract in California and have reliable transportation. First-time travelers are not eligible.