Physical Therapist (PT) - Correctional Facility - $80/hr - Vacaville, CA - through June 28, 2027

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

Job summary

AvaMed Workforce is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist (PT) for a contract assignment at a correctional facility in Vacaville, CA. Pay is $80/hr. Assignment runs from November 30, 2026 through June 28, 2027, with a 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM shift and a 30-minute meal break.

Responsibilities include evaluating needs, developing rehab plans, providing interventions, and coordinating care with the healthcare team while adhering to facility safety and security procedures.

Qualifications

• Active California Physical Therapist license.
• Current BLS certification.
• Correctional or rehabilitation experience preferred.
• Background check and facility security clearance required. TB screening and immunizations may be required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

BLS certification

Therapy assessment

Education

California PT License

Job description

Physical Therapist (PT) - Correctional Facility - $80/hr - Vacaville, CA - through June 28, 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 28, 2027.

• Worksite: a correctional facility in Vacaville, CA 95696
• Stafferlink order: 8941150
• Dates: November 30, 2026 through June 28, 2027
• Pay: $80/hr
• The structured shift listed on the order is 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM, with a 30-minute meal (Medical OT-8HR).
• The order notes state that a Physical Therapist is needed Monday through Friday from 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM, with a 30-minute meal. 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.