Physical Therapist - Correctional Facility | $80/hr | CA

AvaMed Workforce; Crescent City (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 Crescent City, CA. Pay is $80/hr. Dates: 2026-11-30 to 2027-05-30.

Worksite: Crescent City, CA 95531. Responsibilities include evaluating PT needs, developing rehabilitation plans, providing interventions, documenting progress, and coordinating care with the healthcare team. Two weeks of orientation are required; adhere to infection-control, safety, custody and security procedures in a

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Evaluate physical therapy needs and develop 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.

Education

California Physical Therapist license

BLS certification

Job description

AvaMed Workforce is hiring a Physical Therapist (PT) for a contract assignment at a correctional facility in Crescent City, CA. Pay is $80/hr. Dates: 2026-11-30 to 2027-05-30.

Worksite: Crescent City, CA 95531. Responsibilities include evaluating PT needs, developing rehabilitation plans, providing interventions, documenting progress, and coordinating care with the healthcare team. Two weeks of orientation are required; adhere to infection-control, safety, custody and security procedures in a