Contract Physical Therapist – Correctional Facility, Soledad

AvaMed Workforce; Soledad (CA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

AvaMed Workforce is hiring a Physical Therapist (PT) for a contract assignment at a correctional facility in Soledad, CA. The pay is $80/hr. The assignment runs from November 30, 2026 through May 30, 2027, with a 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM shift and a 30-minute meal break.

The PT will evaluate needs, develop rehab plans, provide interventions, document progress, and coordinate care while adhering to infection-control and security procedures in a correctional setting. CA PT license and BLS are required.

Qualifications

• Active California Physical Therapist license required.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Correctional or rehabilitation experience preferred.
• Background check and facility security clearance required.
• TB screening, immunizations, and facility health-clearance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate physical therapy needs and develop individualized rehabilitation plans.
• Provide therapeutic interventions and monitor patient progress.
• Document evaluations, treatment, and progress; coordinate care with the healthcare team.
• Follow facility infection-control, safety, custody, and security procedures.

Skills

Active CA PT license

Current BLS certification

Job description

AvaMed Workforce is hiring a Physical Therapist (PT) for a contract assignment at a correctional facility in Soledad, CA. The pay is $80/hr. The assignment runs from November 30, 2026 through May 30, 2027, with a 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM shift and a 30-minute meal break.

The PT will evaluate needs, develop rehab plans, provide interventions, document progress, and coordinate care while adhering to infection-control and security procedures in a correctional setting. CA PT license and BLS are required.