Outpatient Physical Therapist
Napa, California
Queen of the Valley Medical Center

Physical Therapist - Outpatient

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

Job Description

• Schedule:

  • Monday–Thursday: 9:30 AM–6:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
• Primarily outpatient care with a focus on orthopedic rehabilitation
• Additional exposure to geriatric and neurological populations
• Opportunity for a blended role across outpatient, acute care, and inpatient rehabilitation settings

Required Qualifications

• Licensed or eligible for licensure as a Physical Therapist in California
• Outpatient orthopedic experience preferred; acute care or inpatient rehabilitation experience also considered

Certifications & Licenses

• Must hold a valid Physical Therapist license for California
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification may be required depending on clinical track
• Other certifications (e.g., PALS, NRP, Chemotherapy, EFM) as applicable per clinical track and specialty requirements

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (e.g., Driver’s License or State ID)
• Social Security Card (as applicable for I9 verification)
• Background check within 90 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years; must be updated annually
• E-Verify attestation required
• Education verification required (degree/diploma/transcript)
• State-specific background checks and registries as applicable
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start (instant acceptable)
• References: Minimum of 2 references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years in a comparable specialty/setting
• Employment application covering at least the last 5 years of employment with month/year format for dates

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO, confirming ability to work with or without accommodation
• Immunizations and/or proof of immunity or declination for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B (vaccination series or signed declination)
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine during flu season (declination acceptable)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
• COVID-19 vaccination record preferred; declinations not required but unvaccinated candidates must follow infection prevention protocols
• Respiratory safety clearance required annually for respirator use (travel only)
• Fit mask test required for travel candidates, updated annually

Training & Competency

• Completion of annual regulatory and specialty-specific training modules via LMS (Workramp) as applicable
• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Skills checklist updated annually for applicable units

Additional Information

• Float policy acknowledgment required; may be asked to float to other nearby facilities
• Passport-style badge photo with neutral background required
• Epic training modules may be required depending on assignment location
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position

Work Hours

• 40 hours per week, day shift (typically 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM)

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