Physical Therapist - Home Health
Sacramento, California
Sutter Health SeniorCare PACE 444 North 3rd Street

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in California
• Minimum of 2 years of Physical Therapist experience, including experience within the last year
• BLS (CPR) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Valid driver's license
• Personal or auto insurance that is effective for the full duration of the assignment (required for home health and other driving positions)

Pre-Start Requirements

• Background: 7-year background check completed within 6 months of start, including SSN trace, county criminal searches for the last 7 years of locations lived or worked, nationwide sex offender search, and education verification of highest level achieved (not required for high school). Also includes an international search for candidates who lived outside the US in the last 3 years, and a motor vehicle report for driving positions.
• Sanctions and exclusion screening: EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, OFAC, and FACIS Level 3 (or equivalent) searches. Monthly updates are required after start.
• Employment history: Employment application with a full 7 years of work history, including cities and states worked, with no gaps. Work history verification covering up to 7 years. Gaps over 30 days must be explained, and gaps over one year require client approval.
• Health screening: Physical exam within 1 year of start. Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (marijuana/cannabinoids are not included for California). TB screening questionnaire within 90 days of start, renewed annually. Negative TB test or chest x-ray (see the Health Documents section below for details).
• Immunizations: Tdap, measles (rubeola), mumps, rubella, hepatitis B, and varicella documentation, or an approved exemption. Seasonal flu vaccine documentation during flu season (November 1 to April 30). Workers without valid proof must wear a mask in patient care areas.
• Respirator fit test: Required within 1 year of start and renewed annually. Acceptable masks are 3M 1870+, 1860 Small, 1804 Regular, and 1804 Small. Respiratory safety clearance is also required before start and renewed annually.
• Color vision: In-person color vision exam by a licensed healthcare provider. Online exams are not accepted.
• Onboarding documents: Review and sign the job description, standards of business conduct, code of conduct, general regulatory orientation, vendor training, and overpayment refund policy before start. Complete the conditional offer of employment attestation before start.
• Badge photo: Required for per diem roles only.