Physical Therapist (PT)

AvaMed Workforce; Crescent City (CA); On-site; USD 187,000 - 208,000; Full time

Job summary

AvaMed Workforce is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist for a full-time contract at a correctional facility in Crescent City, CA. The role offers a 40-hour work week: Monday-Thursday 6:00am–4:30pm, with an orientation period of one week, and a $90/hour rate ($3,600/week).

The position emphasizes autonomy in a low-stress setting, with no rug rates, no after-hours documentation, and no productivity quotas. Must possess CA PT license.

Qualifications

• Must hold Physical Therapist license by the California State Board of Physical Therapy.

Responsibilities

• Perform care within licensure scope and CDCR policies and evidence-based PT practices.
• Provide PT evaluations and treatment on an as-needed basis per institution scheduling.
• Deliver PT services upon physician referral or direct access for existing documented diagnoses.
• Conduct initial assessments and develop treatment plans; communicate plans to patient and medical staff.
• Complete charting and required documentation using approved forms in the health record.
• Remain available for telephone consultation while on duty at the facility.
• Maintain daily charting; avoid delinquency that could affect employment.

Skills

Licensed Physical Therapist

Autonomy in clinical decision-making

Job description

AvaMed Workforce is a Healthcare Staffing Agency that staffs all of California State Correctional Facilities. At the moment we are inURGENTneed of aPhysical Therapistto take on a Full-Time assignment at the correctional facility located inCrescent City, CA
This is a low stress setting where you have full clinical autonomy where there are NO rug rates, NO after hours documentation, and NO productivity quotas
Position Details:
40 Hours per week
Location: Crescent City, CA
Schedule:Monday-Thursday 6:00am-4:30pm
(1 week of orientation required)
Rate: $90/hr ($3,600/week)
Status: Independent Contractor (1099)
Must have a Physical Therapist license by the California State Board of Physical Therapy.

Job Description:

Under the direction of the Institution CEO/CME or designee, the Temporary/Relief Physical Therapist duties/responsibilities shall include, but are not limited to:

a. Perform care consistent with the scope of licensure and in accordance with the CDCR Institution/Facilities policies and procedures and consistent with generally accepted evidence based Physical Therapy practices. Care provided must be sufficiently complex and consistent with the unique skills of a physical therapist;

b. Provide Physical Therapy and evaluations on an "as needed" basis on CDCR patient/youth as pre-scheduled by designated Institution/Facility CEO/CME or designee;

c. Provide Physical Therapy services to patient/youth upon physician referral and order, or upon direct access to the Physical Therapy services in cases where the patient/youth is seeking Physical Therapy for an existing and documented diagnosis;

d. Provide an initial assessment/evaluation on each referral and develop a treatment plan consistent with those findings and be responsible for communicating the treatment plan to the patient/youth and any relevant medical personnel;

e. Reports or assessments/evaluations and progress notes shall be completed utilizing CDCR approved documentation forms in the patient's chart and/or outpatient health record;

f. Vendor Worker shall be available for telephone consultation while on duty at the Institution/Facility;

g. Maintain all charting on a daily basis. Any chart remaining delinquent for more than ten(10) days could result in termination of the Vendor Worker.