Occupational Therapist, Home Health
San Ramon, California
CVHCare Home Health

Job Opportunity: Occupational Therapist - Home Health

Location: San Ramon, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide occupational therapy services in a home health setting covering multiple areas including Fremont, Castro Valley, Hayward, Oakland, Berkeley, and surrounding cities.
• Work 8-hour day shifts.
• Patient ratio is 1:1, with a typical caseload of 5-6 patients per day.
• Guaranteed 36 hours per week (note: guaranteed hours not applied during first 2 weeks for ramp-up, holidays, or time off).
• Weekend patient visits are optional to meet productivity goals.
• On-call is not required.
• Local candidates are accepted.
• Own transportation is required; occasional travel radius may exceed 50 miles.
• Timely communication and documentation are essential; documentation tools will be provided.

Required Qualifications

• Licensed Occupational Therapist with at least 1 year of experience.
• Occupational therapy experience within the last year.
• Experience in a Home Health setting.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Additional Information

• Attire: Any color scrubs.
• Parking: Free.
• Mileage reimbursement follows IRS standard.
• Compliance process takes approximately 2 weeks before start date.
• Documentation and communication skills are critical.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Compliance & Onboarding Requirements (Summary)

• Government-issued photo ID.
• Background checks including 7-year work/living history and national databases.
• Annual verification of exclusion lists.
• Certifications: BLS (required), ACLS and PALS preferred.
• State license verification.
• Competency exams as applicable.
• Auto insurance and registration.
• Physical exam within 1 year confirming ability to work without restrictions.
• Immunizations and titers: Tdap, MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Hepatitis B, Varicella.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year.
• Drug screening (10-panel) within 1 year.
• Flu vaccination or declination required year-round.
• COVID-19 vaccination documentation or facility-specific declination form required.
• Professional references and work history verification related to the profession.

Notes

• This position requires a self-motivated therapist comfortable with home health caseloads and travel within the assigned areas.
• Productivity standards and patient visit expectations are clearly defined.
• Candidates must be prepared for thorough compliance and onboarding documentation.

This opportunity is ideal for experienced Occupational Therapists licensed in California with home health experience seeking a travel contract role.