Physical Therapist (PT) - Correctional Facility - Vacaville, CA
About The Position
AvaMed Workforce is hiring a Physical Therapist for a contract assignment at a correctional facility in Vacaville, California. The assignment runs from November 30, 2026, through June 28, 2027, and pays $80 per hour. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM, with a 30-minute meal break. Two weeks of orientation are required. The Physical Therapist evaluates rehabilitation needs, creates individualized plans, provides therapeutic interventions, monitors patient progress, documents care, and coordinates with the healthcare team. Care must be delivered in accordance with facility infection-control, safety, custody, and security procedures.
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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