Physical Therapist (PT) - Correctional Facility - $80/hr - Tehachapi, CA

AvaMed Workforce • Tehachapi, CA

6h • Onsite

About The Position

AvaMed Workforce is hiring a Physical Therapist for a contract assignment at a correctional facility in Tehachapi, California. The assignment runs from December 21, 2026 through June 27, 2027, with pay of $80 per hour. Three weeks of orientation are required.

The structured shift listed on the order is 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM with a 30-minute meal. The order notes instead list Monday and Wednesday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM and Thursday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The final schedule needs to be confirmed.

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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed