Physical Therapist (PT) - Correctional Facility - $80/hr - Vacaville, CA - through June 14, 2027

AvaMed Workforce; Vacaville (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 Vacaville, CA. The position pays $80/hr and runs from November 30, 2026 through June 14, 2027. The PT will evaluate needs, develop rehabilitation plans, provide therapies, and document progress.

Requirements include an active California PT license and current BLS certification. Correctional or rehabilitation experience is preferred, and candidates will undergo a background check and

Qualifications

• Active California PT license required.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Correctional or rehabilitation experience preferred.
• Background check and facility clearance 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.

Education

California PT license

BLS certification

Job description

Physical Therapist (PT) - Correctional Facility - $80/hr - Vacaville, CA - through June 14, 2027

• $80/hr

AvaMed Workforce is hiring a Physical Therapist (PT) for a contract assignment at a correctional facility in Vacaville, CA. Pay is $80/hr. The assignment dates are November 30, 2026 through June 14, 2027.

• Worksite: a correctional facility in Vacaville, CA 95696
• Stafferlink order: 9237743
• Dates: November 30, 2026 through June 14, 2027
• Pay: $80/hr
• The structured shift listed on the order is 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with a 30-minute meal (Medical OT-8HR).
• The order notes state that a Physical Therapist is needed from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Thursday, then four hours on Friday, or any other variation.
• Schedule discrepancy, pending confirmation: the structured daily window (7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with a 30-minute meal) does not fully match the notes (7:00 AM to 3:00 PM Monday through Thursday, plus four hours on Friday, or any other variation). 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.