Occupational Therapist Home Health
San Ramon, California
CVHCare Home Health

Occupational Therapist - Home Health

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

Job Description

• Provide Occupational Therapy services in home health settings across multiple areas including Fremont, Castro Valley, Hayward, Oakland, Berkeley, and surrounding cities.
• Work 8-hour day shifts (8:00 AM to 4:30 PM), 5 days per week.
• Expected to see 5-6 patients per day with a standard productivity target of 27 points daily.
• Guaranteed 36 hours weekly, though guaranteed hours do not apply during the first 2 weeks (ramp-up, holidays, time off).
• Weekend patient visits are optional to meet productivity goals.
• No on-call responsibilities.
• Own transportation is required; travel radius may occasionally exceed 50 miles.
• Timely communication and documentation are mandatory; documentation tools will be provided and must be returned.
• Scrub color is flexible (any color allowed).
• Free parking available.
• Mileage reimbursement follows IRS standard rates.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Occupational Therapist license in California.
• Minimum 1 year of Occupational Therapist experience, including experience within the last year.
• Experience in a Home Health setting.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross).

Additional Requirements & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID).
• Emergency Contact Form and other facility-specific onboarding documents must be completed prior to start.
• Background checks including 7-year work/living history, sex offender registry, and federal exclusions must be completed and updated annually.
• Physical exam within 1 year confirming clearance to work without restrictions.
• Immunizations and/or titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or annual declination)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (2 vaccines or positive titers within specified timeframes; boosters required if negative)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer; boosters required if negative)
• Negative TB test (PPD, T-spot, or Q-Gold) within 1 year; if positive, chest x-ray required.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination required year-round.
• COVID-19 vaccination documentation or facility-specific declination form required; vaccination strongly preferred but declination accepted for religious/medical reasons.
• 10-panel drug screen within 1 year of start.
• Auto insurance and vehicle registration must be current and maintained throughout the assignment.

Experience & References

• First-time travel therapists are not accepted.
• Prior travel experience is required.
• Two professional references required for travel or allied health roles, within 3 years of start date.
• One year of employment verification related to the OT profession required.

Notes

• The system attempts to group patient visits geographically to minimize driving time.
• Locals are accepted for this travel contract.

This position is ideal for an experienced Occupational Therapist with home health expertise and prior travel contract experience, seeking a structured travel assignment in California with predictable day shifts and a supportive documentation system.