Physical Therapist Home Health
Sacramento, California
Sutter Care at Home

PT Home Health

Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation Location: Sacramento, California Employment Type: Travel/Contract Contract Length: 13 weeks Schedule: Day shift, 5x8 hours (8:00 to 17:00), 40 hours per week

Territory

• Sacramento County
• Yolo County
• Possibly Amador County

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in California
• Physical Therapist with at least 1 year of experience, including experience within the last year
• BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Experience in a home health setting
• Current driver's license and auto insurance, effective for the full assignment

Background and Screening

• 7-year background check, completed within 6 months of start
• Sex offender search, completed within 90 days of start
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG searches, updated annually
• FACIS Level 3 search within 2 weeks of start, then monthly
• Education verification of highest level achieved (not required for high school only)
• Employment application and work history verification covering 7 years, with gaps over 30 days explained

Health Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• TB screening questionnaire within 90 days of start, renewed annually
• TB test within 90 days of start (QuantiFERON or T-SPOT, or 2 PPDs), or a negative chest X-ray for those with a positive TB history; renewed annually
• Proof of measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, and hepatitis B immunity (titer or vaccine series)
• Tdap within the past 10 years
• Seasonal flu vaccine or documented declination during flu season (November 1 to April 30)
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (marijuana/cannabinoids not included for California)
• Fit test within 1 year, renewed annually
• In-person color blind exam
• Respiratory safety clearance, renewed annually