PHYSICAL THERAPIST I , CF - PELICAN BAY STATE PRISON

California Correctional Health Care Services; California (MO); On-site; USD 31,861 - 47,273; Part time

Job summary

California Correctional Health Care Services is seeking a Physical Therapist I to work part-time at Pelican Bay State Prison in California. The role involves administering physical therapy treatments under the supervision of medical executives while ensuring compliance with all relevant laws.

Successful candidates will need to possess the legal requirements for practicing physical therapy in California and meet eligibility criteria for the Physical Therapist I position. The monthly salary range is between $2,855.00 and $4,236.00.

Qualifications

• Possession of legal requirements for the practice of physical therapy in California.
• Eligibility for the Physical Therapist I role, including passing the required examination.

Responsibilities

• Administer physical therapy treatments to patients.
• Ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
• Maintain order and safety of incarcerated individuals.

Job description

Physical Therapist I, CF – Pelican Bay State Prison (PBSP)

Location: Crescent City, CA – Del Norte County.

Position number: JC-519335.

Hours: 20 hours per week (part‑time).

Monthly salary range: $2,855.00 – $4,236.00.

Under the clinical direction of the Chief Medical Executive and the direct administrative supervision of the Chief Support Executive or Correctional Health Services Administrator I/II, the Physical Therapist I, CF administers physical therapy treatments and active, passive, restorative, and resistive therapeutic treatments to patients in the correctional facility. The PT interprets the significance of physical therapy services to patients, complies with all applicable state and federal laws, regulations, and departmental policies, and maintains order and safety for incarcerated persons and property, as well as the security of work areas and materials.

Responsibilities

• Administer physical therapy treatments and therapeutic modalities to patients.
• Interpret the significance of physical therapy services to patients.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal laws, regulations, and departmental policies.
• Maintain order and supervise the conduct of incarcerated individuals.
• Maintain safety of persons, property, and security of work areas and work materials.

Minimum Qualifications

• Possession of legal requirements for the practice of physical therapy in California as determined by the California Medical Board.
• Eligibility for the Physical Therapist I, Correctional Facility, including passing the required examination as specified by CalCareers.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.