Physical Therapist
Listed compensation
$80/hr
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- Employment & setting
- Part-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
- Physical Therapist (PT) – $80/hr – Part-Time
- Location: Lancaster, CA
- Position: Physical Therapist (PT)
- Schedule: Thursday & Friday | 7:00 AM–5:30 PM
- Hours: Part-Time | 20 Hours per Week
- Pay Rate: $80.00 per hour
- Setting: California State Correctional Facility
About AvaMed Workforce
AvaMed Workforce is a healthcare staffing agency specializing in placing qualified healthcare professionals throughout California, including assignments within California's correctional healthcare system.
We are currently in need of a Physical Therapist (PT) for a part-time assignment at a correctional facility located in Lancaster, California.
This position offers a consistent Thursday and Friday schedule, competitive $80 per hour pay, and the opportunity to provide essential rehabilitation services within California's correctional healthcare system.
Position Overview
The Physical Therapist will provide evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation services to patients within a correctional healthcare setting.
Working under the direction of designated facility medical leadership, the Physical Therapist will provide evidence-based physical therapy services within the scope of California licensure and in accordance with facility policies, procedures, and established standards of care.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform physical therapy evaluations and provide treatment consistent with the scope of California PT licensure and generally accepted evidence-based physical therapy practices.
- Evaluate patients referred for physical therapy services and develop individualized treatment plans based on clinical findings and patient needs.
- Provide physical therapy services based on physician referrals and orders or through direct access when appropriate for an existing and documented diagnosis.
- Communicate treatment plans, goals, recommendations, and progress to patients and appropriate members of the healthcare team.
- Provide scheduled and as-needed physical therapy evaluations and treatments as directed by facility medical leadership.
- Monitor patients' response to treatment and modify treatment plans as clinically appropriate.
- Document initial assessments, evaluations, treatment plans, progress notes, and other required clinical information using approved documentation systems and forms.
- Maintain accurate and timely patient records and complete required charting on a daily basis.
- Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
- Remain available for clinical consultation while on duty at the facility.
- Provide services in accordance with policies and procedures and applicable professional standards.
Qualifications
Required:
- Current and active California Physical Therapist (PT) license
- Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)
- Ability to provide physical therapy services within the scope of California licensure
- Strong clinical evaluation, treatment planning, and documentation skills
- Ability to maintain timely and accurate patient records
- Ability to successfully complete all required credentialing, background clearance, health screening, and facility onboarding requirements
- Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team
- Ability to work professionally within a correctional healthcare environment
Correctional healthcare experience is preferred but not required.
Compensation & Schedule
Pay Rate: $80.00 per hour
Part-Time: 20 hours per week
Regular Schedule
- Thursday & Friday
- 7:00 AM–5:30 PM
- Two 10-hour shifts per week
Why Work With AvaMed Workforce?
AvaMed Workforce specializes in connecting healthcare professionals with opportunities throughout California. Our team provides support throughout the assignment, from credentialing and onboarding through scheduling and ongoing assistance.
This opportunity provides
- $80.00 per hour competitive pay
- Consistent part-time schedule
- Two-day workweek
- 20 hours per week
- Long-term assignment potential
- Dedicated AvaMed Workforce support
- Experience within California's correctional healthcare system
Apply Today
We are looking to fill this position as soon as possible.
If you are a California-licensed Physical Therapist interested in this opportunity, submit your resume through this posting today.
A member of the AvaMed Workforce recruiting team will review your qualifications and contact qualified candidates regarding the next steps.
AvaMed Workforce is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
AvaMed Workforce ranks #1 of 11 employers hiring Physical Therapist on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay, and holds silver-tier status on the Top Employers work-life index, composite score 76/100, 14 active listings.
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 32% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$166k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $150k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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