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

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

Job summary

AvaMed Workforce is seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) for a contract assignment at a correctional facility in Chowchilla, CA. The role offers $80/hr and runs from November 30, 2026 to June 21, 2027.

Workdays are Monday through Friday with shift options 7:30 AM–4:00 PM or 7:00 AM–3:30 PM. Responsibilities include evaluating PT needs, developing rehab plans, delivering therapeutic interventions, documenting progress, and coordinating care while adhering to infection-control, safety, and security

Qualifications

• Active California Physical Therapist license issued by the Physical Therapy Board of California.
• 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 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.

Skills

BLS Certification

Rehabilitation Planning

Infection control

Job description

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

• Chowchilla, CA
• $80/hr

AvaMed Workforce is hiring a Physical Therapist (PT) for a contract assignment at a correctional facility in Chowchilla, CA. Pay is $80/hr. The assignment dates are November 30, 2026 through June 21, 2027.

• Worksite: a correctional facility in Chowchilla, CA 93610
• Stafferlink order: 8174878
• Dates: November 30, 2026 through June 21, 2027
• Pay: $80/hr
• The structured shift listed on the order is 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, with a 30-minute meal (Medical OT-8HR).
• The order notes state that a Physical Therapist is needed Monday through Friday, either 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM or 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with a 30-minute meal. One week of orientation is required. Both daily windows are shown as they appear on the order.

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.

Requirements

• Active California Physical Therapist license issued by the Physical Therapy Board of California
• Current BLS certification
• Correctional or rehabilitation experience preferred
• Background check and facility security clearance
• TB screening, immunizations, and facility health-clearance requirements

Why AvaMed

AvaMed Workforce connects healthcare professionals with correctional healthcare assignments.