Occupational Therapist, Home Health
Stockton, California
Neogen Care

Occupational Therapist (OT) - Travel/Contract Position

Location: Stockton, California (Central Valley Territory)
Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Field position in Home Health
• Work schedule options: Tuesday-Saturday or Wednesday-Sunday
• Local candidates are welcome to apply
• Home Health experience preferred
• California OT license preferred; candidates with pending CA license considered if application submitted
• OASIS experience required; candidates without OASIS may be considered if they have strong Home Health experience
• Guaranteed hours based on completed visits: 25 visits = 40 hours per week
• COVID exemptions permitted
• Mileage reimbursed at IRS standard rates

Required Credentials & Documentation

• Valid California OT license (or pending with application submitted)
• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Valid passport copy before start
• Background checks including 7-year history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, and HHS/OIG (updated annually)
• Certifications as applicable:

  • ACLS (AHA Instructor or Provider)
  • BLS (AHA Instructor or Provider) - required for all
  • PALS, NRP, EFM as applicable
  • National Tech Certification verification (for non-RN, LPN Allied Professionals)
  • State License primary source verification
  • NURSYS verification (for RN, LPN/LVN, AP)
• Competency exams as applicable with minimum passing score of 80% or Angoff score
• Passport-style photo for badge
• Personal or auto insurance with current expiration dates
• Auto registration with current expiration dates
• Facility-specific training and policy acknowledgments (e.g., hand hygiene)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• TDAP vaccine within past 10 years (no declinations accepted)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (with additional requirements if past positive)
• Proof of immunity or vaccination for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
• Hepatitis B titer or vaccine series (declination accepted if within 1 year)
• Varicella immunity or vaccination (no declinations accepted)
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 1 year
• Seasonal flu vaccination/documentation (declinations accepted)
• COVID-19 vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required prior to start, including booster

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references required
• Annual skills checklist required

This position offers a home health OT opportunity in California’s Central Valley with flexible scheduling and a focus on candidates with home health and OASIS experience.