Home Health Physical Therapist
Mission Viejo, California
Compassus Providence Home Health Orange County

Physical Therapist - Home Health (Travel/Contract)

Location: Mission Viejo, California
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Home Health Physical Therapy
• Average Patients per Day: 5-7
• Visits: 6 visits daily or minimum of 30 points weekly
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week
• Shift: Day shift, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (5 days a week, 8 hours per day)
• Types of Cases: Geriatric
• Territory: Up to a 60-mile radius from the office/hub
• Dress Code: Scrubs (any color), no jeans
• Device Provided: iPad
• Cell Phone Use: Not allowed
• Mileage Reimbursed at IRS standard rate
• Locals accepted at travel rate

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in California
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• Experience with Homecare Homebase (HCHB) EMR

Compliance & Background Requirements

• Background checks must be current within 90 days of start and updated annually, including:

  • SSN Trace
  • County searches (last 7 years)
  • FACIS Level 1
  • Nationwide Sex Offender
  • Motor Vehicle Records/Drivers Record
  • Education Verification (highest degree related to profession)
  • Work History Verification (7 years, with attempts to verify if needed)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 90 days of start
• Fingerprinting requirements vary by state (e.g., Alaska, Connecticut, Washington) and must be completed as applicable
• State-specific criminal history and employability status checks required within 90 days of start for certain states (e.g., Texas, Washington)

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within the last 12 months (physician statement)
• Fit test for N95 mask (no specific model required)
• Negative TB test (PPD, Q Gold, or TSpot) within 1 year or chest X-ray within 5 years if positive PPD
• Annual TB questionnaire required for all candidates
• Immunizations or proof of immunity required for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• 9-panel drug screen within 12 months (instant acceptable)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or facility-specific declination form required during flu season
• COVID vaccination or facility-specific declination required

Documentation & Other Requirements

• Two professional references within 2 years of start (travel, allied, per diem acute care)
• Full 7 years of work history documented with no gaps (not required for extension flips)
• Annual skills checklist
• Proof of current auto insurance required (due to driving responsibilities)
• Signed orientation safety manual acknowledgment (updated annually)
• Completion of facility-specific acceptable use policy prior to start
• Facility-specific flu and COVID declination forms if applicable

Additional Notes

• No on-call responsibilities
• Compliance liaison manages background attestations and documentation submission
• Candidates must maintain timely and accurate documentation throughout the contract

This position is ideal for a Physical Therapist with home health experience seeking a travel contract in California, working primarily with geriatric patients in a day shift schedule.