Physical Therapist - Acute Care Hospital
Oakland, California
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus

Physical Therapist - Acute Care Hospital (Travel/Contract)

Location: Oakland, California
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day (5x8 hours), 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Hours per Week: 40

Job Summary

• Provide assessment, planning, organization, and participation in rehabilitative programs to improve patient mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and address disabling conditions from disease or injury.
• Build confidence and cooperation with patients, families/support groups, and healthcare providers through competent assessment, monitoring, care, and communication.
• Adhere to all local, state, and federal regulations, policies, and procedures to ensure patient privacy and safety.
• Provide clinical supervision of assistants and aides; serve as clinical instructor for assigned students.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in California.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check required within 6 months of start, including Social Security trace with all aliases, county searches, nationwide sex offender search, education verification, and motor vehicle report if applicable.
• FACIS Level 3 screening required within 2 weeks of start and monthly thereafter.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required and updated annually.
• Education verification required for highest level achieved (not required if highest education is high school).
• Sex offender search must be run within 90 days of start.
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids due to California law).
• Employment application must include full 7 years of work history with no gaps; employment verification required for up to 7 years.

Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC only.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) may be required depending on position.
• Other certifications may be required based on specific job duties and will be verified by management.

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, 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 within 10 years.
• Negative TB test (QGold or TSPOT within 90 days of start) or 2-step PPD; renewed annually.
• Immunity or vaccination proof required for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (series or declination)
  • Varicella
• Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (Nov 1 – Apr 30) or signed declination with mask-wearing requirement.
• Drug testing as noted above.

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Completion and signing of various facility-specific documents prior to start, including:

  • Job description acknowledgment
  • Standards of business conduct
  • Confidentiality agreements
  • HIPAA agreement
  • Orientation booklet and post-test
  • Competency forms relevant to occupational or physical therapy (if applicable)
• TB screening questionnaire signed by candidate and healthcare provider within 90 days of start, renewed annually.

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• No pay or bill rate information included.
• No contact or facility names included beyond location and state.

This position is ideal for a licensed Physical Therapist with acute rehab experience seeking a 13-week travel contract in Oakland, CA, working day shifts with a focus on patient mobility and rehabilitation in an acute care hospital setting.