Travel Physical Therapist (Skilled Nursing Facility)
Live Oak, CA
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Therapy/Rehabilitation - Travel/Contract

Location: Live Oak, California
Facility: River Valley Care Center
Hospital System: Interface Rehab
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Assignment Length: 13-26 weeks preferred
Start Date: ASAP (flexible for later starts)
Work Week Guarantee: 36 hours
Cancellation Notice: 14 days

Schedule

• 5 x 8-hour day shifts
• May include occasional weekend coverage as needed

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience in Long-Term Care (LTC) / Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC) specialty preferred
• New graduates will be considered

Certifications & Licenses Required

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) from American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS (Basic Life Support) from American Heart Association or American Red Cross (current, clear copy required)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) preferred
• State License verification (primary source online verification)
• National Tech Certification as applicable (note some states require state licenses for techs)

Competencies

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (as applicable by profession)
• Competency Exam (as applicable by profession)

Health & Immunization Documents

• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Negative TB test (PPD, Quantiferon Gold, or T-spot) within 1 year of start; if past positive, negative chest X-ray within 1 year required
• Proof of immunity or vaccination for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, declination, or vaccine series)
  • Varicella (titer, 2 vaccines, or history of chickenpox)
• 9 Panel Drug Screen within 1 year of start (instant drug screen acceptable)
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination or Declination (required during flu season: 10/1 - 3/31)

Background & Compliance

• Standard background check (7-year search including SS trace, county searches, nationwide sex offender) updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM checks (annual)
• HHS/OIG checks (annual)
• 2 Professional References required for Travel, Allied, Per Diem Acute Care; 1 for Per Diem Non-Acute Care (within 3 years of start)
• Annual Skills Checklist

Additional Notes

• Emergency Contact Form required prior to start
• Government issued photo ID (Driver’s License/State ID) required

This position offers a flexible start date and a supportive environment for both experienced professionals and new graduates interested in therapy/rehabilitation within a long-term care setting.