Physical Therapist (PT) - Correctional Facility - $80/hr - Vacaville, CA - through June 14, 2027
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 14, 2027, at a rate of $80 per hour. The structured shift on the order is 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM with a 30-minute meal. The order notes describe a schedule of 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM Monday through Thursday, plus four hours on Friday, or another variation. These schedules do not fully match, and the final schedule needs confirmation. The Physical Therapist will evaluate rehabilitation needs, develop individualized plans within the PT scope of practice, provide therapeutic interventions, monitor patient progress, document care, and coordinate with the healthcare team. Care is provided in a correctional setting and must follow 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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