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

  • Crescent City, CA
  • $80/hr

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

Assignment details

  • Worksite: a correctional facility in Crescent City, CA 95531
  • Stafferlink order: 9168089
  • Dates: November 30, 2026 through May 30, 2027
  • Pay: $80/hr
  • The Area field on the order is listed as Medical OT-8HR. The structured shift is 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with a 30-minute meal.
  • The order notes state that a Physical Therapist is needed Monday through Thursday from 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with a 30-minute meal. That daily window is 10 working hours. Two weeks of orientation are required.
  • Classification difference, pending confirmation: the order is classified as Medical OT-8HR, while the listed Monday through Thursday schedule is a 10-hour working shift. Both the 8-hour classification and the 10-hour daily schedule are shown as they appear on the order. This posting does not state an overtime policy.

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.

How to apply

Apply online, email orlando@avamed.org, or call (818) 448-6393. Facility clearance takes time, so apply early.