Home Health Physical Therapist
Santa Rosa, California
Compassus Providence Sonoma Home Health

Job Opportunity: Physical Therapist - Home Health

Location: Santa Rosa, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Specialty: Home Health Physical Therapy
• Minimum 1 year recent experience required in specialty
• Oasis and HCHB EMR experience required
• Average patients per day: 5-7 (to be confirmed during interview)
• Minimum 30 points weekly
• Guaranteed 40 hours per week
• Types of cases: Geriatric
• First-time travelers not accepted
• Must have license in hand and valid for California
• On-call required (details to be discussed during interview)
• Territory covers up to a 60-mile radius from the office hub
• Locals accepted at travel rate
• Traveler expected to be flexible with territory
• All charting must be completed by 9 AM the following morning
• Timely communication required
• Dress code: Scrubs (any color), no jeans
• Cell phone use prohibited; iPad provided
• Mileage reimbursed at IRS standard rate

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in California
• Minimum 1 year recent experience in Physical Therapy Home Health
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required (AHA, ARC, Military accepted)

Additional Requirements & Compliance

• Background checks within 90 days of start, including SSN trace, county searches, FACIS Level 1, nationwide sex offender, motor vehicle records, education and work history verification
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 90 days of start
• Fingerprinting requirements vary by state (Alaska, Connecticut, Washington)
• Education verification of highest degree related to profession
• State-specific criminal history and employability status checks as applicable
• Signed Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement (updated annually)
• Primary source verification of state license within 90 days of start and upon expiration
• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Proof of current auto insurance required due to driving responsibilities
• Facility-specific acceptable use policy and flu/COVID vaccination or declination documentation required
• Physical exam within last 12 months (not required annually)
• Fit mask test (N95 accepted)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (or TB questionnaire if applicable)
• Required immunizations or proof of immunity: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• 9-panel drug screen within last 12 months
• Seasonal flu vaccination or facility-specific declination form required during flu season
• COVID vaccination or facility-specific declination required
• Two professional references within 2 years of start (travel, allied, per diem acute care)
• Full 7 years of work history documented with no gaps
• Annual skills checklist and work history verification within 90 days of start

Notes

• Prior travel experience is required; first-time travelers will not be considered
• Flexibility with travel territory and schedule is expected
• Strict adherence to documentation, communication, and compliance policies is mandatory

This position is ideal for experienced Physical Therapists with home health expertise seeking a travel contract in California with a focus on geriatric care.