Skilled Nursing Facility Physical Therapist
Lancaster, California
Ellison John Transitional Care Center

Job Opportunity: Therapy/Rehabilitation - Travel/Contract

Location: Lancaster, California
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Start Date: ASAP (flexible for later starts)
Shift Schedule:

• 5 days per week, 8-hour day shifts
• Occasional weekend coverage as needed

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience in Long-Term Care (LTC) / Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC) specialty preferred
• New graduates will be considered
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required

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 (for tech roles)

Background & Compliance Requirements

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

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Negative TB test (PPD, Quantiferon Gold, or T-spot) within 1 year, or negative chest X-ray if past positive
• Proof of immunity or vaccination for:

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

Competency Requirements

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

Additional Requirements

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

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

This position offers a flexible start date and a preferred 13-week contract length in a therapy/rehabilitation setting focused on LTC/LTAC patients. New graduates are welcome to apply.