Physical Therapist – Home Health
San Diego, California
San Diego South

Physical Therapist - Home Health (Travel/Contract)

Location: San Diego, California
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide physical therapy services in a home health setting covering Central/South San Diego territory.
• Home Health experience preferred; candidates without Home Health experience must have outpatient experience.
• OASIS experience required; candidates without OASIS experience may be considered if they have strong outpatient experience.
• Guaranteed hours based on completed visits: 25 visits equal 40 hours per week.
• Mileage reimbursement provided at IRS standard rates.
• COVID vaccination or approved exemption required.
• Day shift: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (5x8 hour shifts).

Required Qualifications

• Valid California Physical Therapist license preferred; candidates with a pending CA license who have applied may be considered.
• Minimum years of experience: Not explicitly stated, but Home Health and OASIS experience required/preferred (implies relevant PT experience).
• Must have completed or be able to complete OASIS documentation.

Certifications & Compliance

• Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA Provider or Instructor required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) as applicable (verify based on assignment).
• Occupational Therapists are not required to have NBCOT certification; verify for PT if applicable.
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable.
• Physical exam within 12 months of start date.
• Immunizations and health requirements:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within past 10 years (no declinations accepted).
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (with special rules if past positive).
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) proof of immunity or vaccination for candidates born in 1957 or later (no declinations accepted).
  • 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 documented declination required year-round.
  • COVID vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required.

Documentation & Background Checks

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID).
• Valid passport copy required before start.
• I9 attestation required for clearance.
• Standard background check including 7-year history, sex offender registry, EPLS/GSA/SAM, and HHS/OIG checks (all required annually).
• Photo for badge (passport style, shoulders up, front facing, plain background).
• Personal or auto insurance and auto registration required and must be kept current during assignment.
• Employment application and skills checklist required annually.
• Two professional references required.
• Training content and hand hygiene policy acknowledgments must be reviewed and signed prior to start.

Additional Notes

• Hours are guaranteed if 25 or more visits are completed weekly.
• COVID exemptions are permitted.
• Mileage reimbursement follows IRS standard rates.
• Candidates must have applied for California license if not currently licensed.

This position is ideal for Physical Therapists with home health or outpatient experience seeking a travel contract in the San Diego area.