Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (Skilled Nursing Facility)
Live Oak, California
River Valley Care Center

Job Opportunity: Therapy/Rehabilitation - Travel/Contract

Location: Live Oak, California
Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Assignment Length: 13 weeks (interpreted as weeks based on contract length value)
Start Date: ASAP (flexible for later starts)
Preferred Assignment Length: 13 - 26 weeks

Work Schedule

• 5 days per week, 8-hour day shifts (36 hours per week)
• May include occasional weekend coverage and floating

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience (new graduates will be considered)

Certifications & Licenses

• 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 and 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)

Background Checks & Compliance

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

Competency Exams

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (as applicable)
• General Competency Exam (as applicable)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray within 1 year (with specific protocols for past positives)
• Proof of immunity or vaccination for:

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

Documentation & Forms

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

References & Skills

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

This position offers a flexible start date and a preferred contract length of 13 to 26 weeks, with a standard 36-hour workweek primarily during day shifts. It is suitable for candidates with at least one year of experience, though new graduates may be considered. Compliance with certifications, background checks, health screenings, and immunizations is mandatory.