Physical Therapist (PT) - Correctional Facility Chowchilla, CA
About The Position
AvaMed Workforce is hiring a Physical Therapist for a contract assignment at a correctional facility in Chowchilla, California. The assignment runs from November 30, 2026 through June 21, 2027, and pays $80 per hour. The structured shift listed on the order is 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM with a 30-minute meal. The order notes also list Monday-through-Friday work, with either a 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM or 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM schedule, each with a 30-minute meal. One week of orientation is required. The Physical Therapist evaluates rehabilitation needs, develops individualized plans, delivers therapeutic interventions, and monitors patient progress. The role includes documenting care and coordinating with the healthcare team, while following infection-control, safety, custody, and security procedures in the correctional setting.
Requirements
- Active California Physical Therapist license issued by the Physical Therapy Board of California.
- Current BLS certification.
- Background check and facility security clearance.
- TB screening, immunizations, and facility health-clearance requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Correctional or rehabilitation experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate physical therapy needs and develop individualized rehabilitation plans within the PT scope of practice.
- Provide therapeutic interventions and monitor patient progress.
- Document evaluations, treatment, and progress, and coordinate care with the healthcare team.
- Follow facility infection-control, safety, custody, and security procedures while providing care in a correctional setting.
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