Physical Therapist - Skilled Nursing Facility
Lancaster, CA
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
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Job Opportunity: Physical Therapist (PT) - Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)

Location: Lancaster, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks (3 to 6 months assignment)

Job Details

• Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation (Physical Therapy in SNF setting)
• Shift: 5 days per week, 8-hour day shifts
• Schedule Notes: May include occasional weekend coverage and floating as needed
• Start Date: April

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience in Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) specialty preferred
• New graduates will be considered
• Prior travel experience is NOT explicitly required

Certifications & Licenses Required

• Current State License verification (primary source online verification)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) from American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) preferred
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) preferred
• National Tech Certification as applicable (for tech roles)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Emergency Contact Form prior to start
• Background checks including:

  • 7-year work/school/location history
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM verification (annual)
  • HHS/OIG verification (annual)
• Competency exams as applicable by profession
• Physical exam within 1 year of start date
• Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray within 1 year (with specific rules for past positives)
• Immunization or titer proof for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella (Chicken Pox)
• 9 Panel Drug Screen within 1 year of start
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination or Declination during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)

References & Skills

• 2 professional references required for travel, allied, or per diem acute care roles
• 1 professional reference required for per diem non-acute care roles
• Annual skills checklist required

This position is ideal for a Physical Therapist with at least 1 year of SNF experience looking for a travel contract in California with a flexible start date and a 3 to 6 month assignment length. New graduates are welcome to apply.