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

AvaMed Workforce; Ione (CA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 129,000; Part time

Job summary

AvaMed Workforce is seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) for a contract assignment at a correctional facility in Ione, CA. Pay is $80/hr. The assignment runs from November 30, 2026 through July 5, 2027.

Worksite is a correctional facility in Ione, CA 95640. Orientation of two weeks is required. Schedule is Tuesday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, with a 30-minute lunch noted for planning purposes. Requires licensure, BLS, and clearance.

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 PT needs and develop rehabilitation plans within PT scope of practice.
• Provide therapeutic interventions and monitor patient progress.
• Document evaluations, treatment, and progress; coordinate care with healthcare team.
• Follow facility infection-control, safety, custody, and security procedures.

Skills

CA PT license

BLS certified

Correctional experience

Background check

TB screening

Job description

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

• $80/hr

AvaMed Workforce is hiring a Physical Therapist (PT) for a contract assignment at a correctional facility in Ione, CA. Pay is $80/hr. The assignment dates are November 30, 2026 through July 5, 2027.

• Worksite: a correctional facility in Ione, CA 95640
• Stafferlink order: 9093493
• Dates: November 30, 2026 through July 5, 2027
• Pay: $80/hr
• The structured shift listed on the order is 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. The order lists meal time as zero minutes. A 30-minute meal is not assumed here; meal‑break details may need confirmation.
• The order notes state that a Physical Therapist is needed Tuesday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Two weeks of orientation are required.

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.