Home Health Physical Therapist
Lakeport, California
Sutter Health Care at Home Lakeside

Job Opportunity: Physical Therapist - Home Health

Location

• Lakeport, California

Employment Type

• Travel / Contract

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• Day shift, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (5 days per week, 40 hours/week)
• Expected patient load: 4-5 patients per day (approximately 5 weighted visits daily)

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in California
• Minimum 1 year of Physical Therapist experience within the last year
• Experience in a Home Health setting

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check required within 6 months of start, including:

  • Social Security trace with all aliases
  • County searches for last 7 years of residence/work/school
  • Nationwide sex offender search within 90 days of start
  • Education verification (highest level achieved)
  • Motor Vehicle Report (required for driving positions)
  • FACIS Level 3 screening within 2 weeks of start and monthly thereafter
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks, updated annually
• Employment application must include full 7 years of work history with no gaps
• Employment verification for up to 7 years required; gaps over 30 days must be explained
• Professional references: 2 required for clinical candidates, within 3 years of hire

Certifications and Exams

• Basic Life Support (BLS) preferred (AHA or ARC)
• Advanced certifications (ACLS, PALS, etc.) not required for this role
• Competency exams as applicable by profession

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (must indicate cleared for work)
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start, renewed annually (exceptions apply)
• Adult Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination within 10 years or lifetime TDAP with booster
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 90 days of start; annual renewal required
• Immunity or vaccination proof for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (series or declination)
  • Varicella
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids per CA law)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination required during flu season (Nov 1 - Apr 30)

Facility-Specific Documents and Training

• Candidate must review and sign:

  • Job description
  • Standards of Business Conduct
  • General Regulatory Orientation for Contracted Workers
  • Vendor Training and Code of Conduct (for contracts signed on or after 5/31/24)
  • Overpayment Refund Policy (for contracts signed on or after 5/31/24)
• TB Screening Questionnaire signed by candidate and healthcare provider within 90 days of start; renewed annually
• Religious exemption forms required for facial hair (PAPR) or vaccine exemptions, subject to approval

Additional Notes

• Home Health position requires driving; valid CA driver’s license and auto insurance mandatory
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required
• No pay or bill rate information included per guidelines

This summary includes all relevant details for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Physical Therapist Home Health travel contract in California.