Physical Therapist

AvaMed Inc is a Healthcare Staffing Agency that staffs all of California State Correctional Facilities / CDCR. At the moment we are in URGENT need of a Physical Therapist to take on a Full-Time assignment at the correctional facility located in Corcoran, CA

This is a low stress setting where patients are recovering substance abuse, patients with chronic pain issues, No productivity quotas, and No after hours documentation.

The Physical Therapist has no DOR and can practice with full clinical and professional autonomy as they see fit.

Position Details : 40 Hours per week

40 Hours per week

Location : Corcoran, CA

Schedule : Monday-Thursday, 7 : 00am-5 : 30pm (1 week of orientation required Monday-Friday)

Rate : $80 / hr ($3,200 / week)

Status : Independent Contractor

Must have a Physical Therapist license by the California State Board of Physical Therapy.

Job Description :

Under the direction of the Institution CEO / CME or designee, the Temporary / Relief Physical Therapist duties / responsibilities shall include, but are not limited to :

a. Perform care consistent with the scope of licensure and in accordance with the CDCR Institution / Facilities policies and procedures and consistent with generally

• accepted evidence based Physical Therapy practices. Care provided must be sufficiently complex and consistent with the unique skills of a physical therapist;
• b. Provide Physical Therapy and evaluations on an "as needed" basis on CDCR patient / youth as pre-scheduled by designated Institution / Facility CEO / CME or designee;
• c. Provide Physical Therapy services to patient / youth upon physician referral and order, or upon direct access to the Physical Therapy services in cases where the patient / youth is seeking Physical Therapy for an existing and documented diagnosis;
• d. Provide an initial assessment / evaluation on each referral and develop a treatment plan consistent with those findings and be responsible for communicating the treatment plan to the patient / youth and any relevant medical personnel;
• e. Reports or assessments / evaluations and progress notes shall be completed utilizing CDCR approved documentation forms in the patient's chart and / or outpatient health record;
• f. Vendor Worker shall be available for telephone consultation while on duty at the Institution / Facility;

g. Maintain all charting on a daily basis. Any chart remaining delinquent for more than ten(10) days could result in termination of the Vendor Worker.

If you are interested please submit a copy of your resume and we will reach out to you ASAP.