Home Health Physical Therapist
Palm Desert, California
Bridge Home Health Palm Springs

Physical Therapist - Home Health

Location: Palm Springs, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (30-minute lunch)
• No on-call or weekend requirements
• Average caseload: 5-7 geriatric home health patients per day
• Territory coverage: 50-mile radius from office/hub
• Mileage reimbursed at IRS standard rate between patient homes
• Locals accepted at travel rate
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system: HCHB (experience required)
• OASIS experience required

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in California
• Minimum 1 year of Physical Therapist experience within the last year
• Experience in a Home Health setting
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Emergency contact form prior to start
• Background checks including 7-year work/living history, sex offender registry, and federal exclusions (updated annually)
• Annual EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
• Physical exam within 1 year of start date
• 9-panel drug screen within 1 year of start (instant drug screen acceptable)
• Immunization or titer documentation for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, declination, or vaccine series)
  • Varicella (titer, vaccine, or history of chickenpox)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination required during flu season (Oct 1 – Mar 31)
• Annual skills checklist and competency exams as applicable
• Professional references:

  • 2 for travel, allied, or per diem acute care
  • 1 for per diem non-acute care

Additional Notes

• No weekend or on-call duties
• Must meet or exceed competency exam passing scores if not completed through Relias
• ACLS and PALS certifications are noted but not explicitly required for this role

This position is ideal for experienced home health physical therapists licensed in California with solid EMR and OASIS experience, seeking a structured weekday schedule without on-call or weekend shifts.