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

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

Job summary

AvaMed Workforce is hiring a Physical Therapist (PT) for a contract assignment at a correctional facility in Tehachapi, CA. Pay is $80/hr. Assignment dates: December 21, 2026 through June 27, 2027.

Worksite: a correctional facility in Tehachapi, CA 93561; orientation three weeks; schedule notes show 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM with a 30-minute meal, though final schedule needs confirmation. TB screening and health clearances required.

Qualifications

• Active California Physical Therapist license is required.
• Current BLS certification is required.
• Correctional or rehabilitation experience preferred.
• Background check and facility security clearance required.
• TB screening, immunizations, and facility health-clearance requirements are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate physical therapy needs and develop individualized rehabilitation plans within the PT scope.
• 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 in a correctional setting.

Skills

Physical therapy

BLS certification

Education

California Physical Therapist license

Job description

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

• Tehachapi, CA
• $80/hr

AvaMed Workforce is hiring a Physical Therapist (PT) for a contract assignment at a correctional facility in Tehachapi, CA. Pay is $80/hr. The assignment dates are December 21, 2026 through June 27, 2027.

• Worksite: a correctional facility in Tehachapi, CA 93561
• Stafferlink order: 9046256
• Dates: December 21, 2026 through June 27, 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 from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Wednesday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, and Thursday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Three weeks of orientation are required.
• Schedule difference, pending confirmation: the structured daily window (7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, with a 30-minute meal) differs from the days and hours in the notes. Both versions are shown here as they appear on the order. The final schedule needs to be confirmed.

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.