Physical Therapist - SNF Rehabilitation
Live Oak, California
River Valley Care Center

Job Opportunity: Therapy/Rehabilitation - Travel/Contract

Location: Live Oak, California
Facility: River Valley Care Center
Hospital System: Interface Rehab

Position Details

• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Start Date: ASAP (flexible for later starts)
• Assignment Length: 26 weeks preferred
• Shift Schedule:

  • 5 x 8-hour day shifts
  • Occasional weekend coverage as needed

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience in Long-Term Care (LTC) / Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC) 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)
• 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)

Competency Requirements

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

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 required
• Immunizations or proof of immunity for:

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

Background & Compliance

• Standard background check updated annually (7-year search including SS trace, county searches, nationwide sex offender)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM checks (annual)
• HHS/OIG checks (annual)
• Professional references:

  • 2 for Travel, Allied, Per Diem Acute Care
  • 1 for Per Diem Non-Acute Care
  • Not required for Non-Clinical roles
• Annual Skills Checklist

This position offers an opportunity to work in a supportive rehabilitation environment with flexible start dates and a preferred 26-week assignment length.