Physical Therapist

Job Description

About the Company

CDCR is committed to providing quality healthcare services within the correctional system, ensuring the well-being of all patients through dedicated and professional care.

About the Role

The Physical Therapist will be responsible for delivering high-quality physical therapy services to patients/youth, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Vendor Worker shall be available for telephone consultation while on duty at the Institution/Facility.
• Maintain all charting on a daily basis.

Qualifications

• Twelve (12) continuous months of experience within the last three (3) years performing services similar in scope to those defined herein in a public or private institution.
• Possess and maintain while performing services for the CDCR a current and valid license issued by the Physical Therapy Board of California to practice Physical Therapy in the State of California including adherence to all laws and regulations governing the practice of physical therapy in California.
• Graduation from an approved Physical Therapy program accredited by the Committee on Accreditation for Physical Therapy or its predecessor, the Joint Review Committee for Physical Therapy Education.
• Temporary/Relief Physical Therapists must maintain current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and possess current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an American Heart Association Provider or American Red Cross (with AED).
• Each Temporary/Relief Physical Therapist shall be in compliance with 8 CCR 5199 standards for both current N95 and Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) medical clearance and annual general respiratory protection training.
• Any Temporary/Relief Physical Therapist providing services through this Agreement must be proficient in the English language and be able to communicate effectively with the CDCR/CCHCS.

Required Skills

• Ability to perform physical therapy services in compliance with established standards.
• Effective communication skills in English, both oral and written.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in a correctional healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of evidence-based physical therapy practices.

Pay range and compensation package

$74.00/hour including benefits. (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K)

Equal Opportunity Statement

RPS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.