Travel Contract

Physical Therapist - SNF
Lancaster, California
Ellison John Transitional Care Center

$2,067-2,302/week
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Job info

PT SNF

Overview

  • Travel/Contract role in Lancaster, California
  • Start date: ASAP
  • Assignment length: 13 weeks
  • Schedule: 5 x 8-hour day shifts
  • May include occasional weekend coverage and floating
  • 36 hours per week listed in source

Required Qualifications

  • Valid Physical Therapist license in California
  • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • BLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Preferred

  • ACLS
  • PALS
  • New grads will be considered

Compliance / Pre-start Requirements

  • Government-issued photo ID
  • Emergency Contact Form
  • Background check
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM
  • HHS/OIG
  • Tech Cert Verification - National
  • State License 1 Verification
  • Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam
  • Competency Exam
  • CA Wage and Rehab Hour Quiz
  • Physical exam within 1 year of start
  • Negative TB or Chest X-Ray within 1 year of start
  • Rubeola documentation
  • Mumps documentation
  • Rubella documentation
  • Hepatitis B documentation
  • Varicella documentation
  • Drug testing within 1 year of start
  • Flu vaccination or declination during flu season
  • 2 professional references within 3 years of start
  • Skills Checklist 1 annually

About Lancaster, CA

As a Travel Physical Therapist in Lancaster, CA here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • The cost of living in Lancaster, CA is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
  • Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
Weather
  • Lancaster experiences hot summers with average highs of around 95°F and lows of 60°F, while winters are cool with average highs of 57°F and lows of 32°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Lancaster, CA, and they can be relatively easy to find.
Transportation
  • Lancaster is car-friendly, with most residents relying on private vehicles for transportation.
  • Public transportation options are available but may be limited compared to larger cities.
Demographics
  • Lancaster has a diverse population with a wide age range.
  • Common health issues may include respiratory conditions due to the desert climate.
  • There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
Things to Do
  • Lancaster offers a variety of restaurants, art galleries, and music venues.
  • Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy hiking, biking, and exploring the nearby Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve.
  • Sports enthusiasts can also find local teams and events to support.
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