Physical Therapist (PT) - Correctional Facility - $80/hr - Jamestown, CA
About The Position
AvaMed Workforce is hiring a Physical Therapist for a contract assignment at a correctional facility in Jamestown, California. The assignment runs from November 30, 2026 through July 19, 2027, at $80 per hour. The structured shift is 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM with a 30-minute meal. The order specifies Tuesday and Thursday; two additional weekdays are listed as options, not as a confirmed four-day weekly schedule. The Physical Therapist evaluates physical therapy needs, develops individualized rehabilitation 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. Facility clearance is required and may take time.
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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