Home Health Occupational Therapist
Walnut Creek, California
Neogen Care

Job Opportunity: Occupational Therapist - Home Health

Location: Walnut Creek, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide occupational therapy services in a home health setting.
• Schedule: Monday to Friday with one weekend day on call.
• Local candidates are welcome.
• Home Health experience preferred but candidates without it will be considered.
• OASIS experience is required.
• Hours are based on completed visits (25 visits = 40 hours).
• COVID vaccination exemptions permitted.
• Mileage reimbursement follows IRS standard.

Required Qualifications

• Valid California Occupational Therapist license preferred; candidates with a pending CA license who have applied may be considered.
• OASIS experience required.
• Must have at least 1 year of experience in occupational therapy (defaulting to higher experience if discrepancies arise).
• No explicit prior travel experience required.

Certifications & Competencies

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA Instructor or Provider acceptable, required for all.
• ACLS, PALS, NRP, EFM as applicable.
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam as applicable.
• Competency Exam with minimum passing score of 80% or higher if Angoff score applies.
• Occupational Therapists are not required to have NBCOT certification but must meet other licensure requirements.

Required Documents & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID).
• Valid passport copy before start.
• Background checks including 7-year history and annual updates.
• Photo for badge (passport style).
• Personal or auto insurance with current expiration dates.
• Physical exam within 12 months of start.
• Immunizations and health screenings including:

  • TDAP vaccine within past 10 years (no declinations accepted).
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year.
  • Proof of immunity or vaccination for Measles, Mumps, Rubella (for those born 1957 or later).
  • Hepatitis B titer or vaccine series (declination accepted if within 1 year).
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination (no declinations accepted).
  • Negative 9-panel drug screen within 1 year.
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or declination accepted.
  • COVID vaccination proof or medical/religious exemption required.
• Employment application and skills checklist required.
• Two professional references required.

Additional Notes

• Mileage reimbursement provided between patient visits.
• Hours guaranteed if 25 or more visits are completed.
• Candidates must review and sign training content and hand hygiene policy prior to start.
• Auto registration and insurance documentation required and must be kept current during assignment.

This position is ideal for Occupational Therapists seeking a travel contract in home health with a flexible schedule and supportive environment.