Travel Physical Therapist - Skilled Nursing Facility
Yuba City, California
Yuba City Post Acute

Job Opportunity: Therapy/Rehabilitation - Travel/Contract

Location: Yuba City, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Start Date: ASAP (flexible for later starts)
Hours: 36 hours guaranteed per week
Shift Schedule:

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

Requirements

• California license in hand
• Minimum 1 year of experience (new graduates will be considered)

Certifications & Documents Needed

• Licenses & Certifications:

  • Current CA state license
  • 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
  • National Tech Certification as applicable (for tech roles)

• Background Checks:

  • Standard background check (7-year search including SS trace, county searches, nationwide sex offender)
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM verification (annual)
  • HHS/OIG verification (annual)

• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam within 1 year of start
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (with specific guidelines for past positives)
  • Immunizations or proof of immunity for:

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

• Competency Exams:

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

• Other:

  • Emergency Contact Form (required prior to start)
  • 2 professional references (for travel, allied, per diem acute care roles) within 3 years of start
  • Annual skills checklist

Additional Information

• Assignment length ranges from 13 to 26 weeks
• May require occasional weekend shifts and floating to other units
• More details to be provided as available

This position offers a flexible start date and a guaranteed minimum of 36 hours per week, ideal for therapists seeking travel contract opportunities in California.