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

AvaMed Workforce; Jamestown (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 Jamestown, CA. The role offers $80/hr and runs from November 30, 2026 through July 19, 2027, with on-site work and expectations to follow correctional facility protocols.

Responsibilities include evaluating PT needs, developing rehab plans, providing interventions, and documenting progress while coordinating with the healthcare team. A California PT license and BLS are required.

Qualifications

• Active California Physical Therapist license
• Current BLS certification
• Background check and facility security clearance
• TB screening and immunizations as required

Responsibilities

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

Education

California Physical Therapist license

Job description

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

• Jamestown, CA
• $80/hr

AvaMed Workforce is hiring a Physical Therapist (PT) for a contract assignment at a correctional facility in Jamestown, CA. Pay is $80/hr. The assignment dates are November 30, 2026 through July 19, 2027.

• Worksite: a correctional facility in Jamestown, CA 95327
• Stafferlink order: 9215179
• Dates: November 30, 2026 through July 19, 2027
• Pay: $80/hr
• The structured shift listed on the order is 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM, with a 30-minute meal (Medical OT-10HR).
• The order notes state that a Physical Therapist is needed on Tuesday and Thursday from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM, with a 30-minute meal, and that any other two days during the week are an option as well. Tuesday and Thursday are the specified days; two additional weekdays are listed only as an option. This is not posted as a confirmed four-day weekly schedule.

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.