Physical Therapist Assistant (SNF)
Lancaster, California
Desert Canyon Post Acute

Therapy/Rehabilitation Travel/Contract Job in Lancaster, California

Job Details

• Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation
• Location: Lancaster, California
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Start Date: ASAP (flexible for later starts)
• Assignment Length: 13 - 26 weeks preferred (contract length interpreted as 13 weeks)
• Shift Schedule:

  • 5 days per week, 8-hour day shifts
  • May include occasional weekend coverage and floating
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours
• Cancellation Notice: 14 days

Requirements

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

Certifications & Licenses (must be current and verifiable)

• 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
• 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)

Background Checks & Compliance

• Standard background check including 7-year search of locations lived/worked/schooled
• EPLS/GSA/SAM verification (annual)
• HHS/OIG verification (annual)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• 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
• Immunizations or proof of immunity for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, declination, or vaccine series)
  • Varicella (titer, vaccine, or history of chickenpox)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)
• 9-panel drug screen within 1 year of start (instant drug screen acceptable)

Competency Requirements

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

Additional Requirements

• Emergency Contact Form required prior to start
• Skills Checklist required annually
• Professional References:

  • 2 references for travel, allied, or per diem acute care
  • 1 reference for per diem non-acute care
  • Not required for non-clinical roles
• May include floating assignments

This position offers a flexible start date and a preferred contract length of approximately 3 to 6 months, with a focus on therapy/rehabilitation in a long-term care setting.