Physical Therapist (PT)

Physical TherapistAvaMed Workforce is a Healthcare Staffing Agency that staffs all of California State Correctional Facilities. At the moment we are in urgent need of a Physical Therapist to take on a part-time assignment at the correctional facility located in Lancaster, CA.Position Details:20 hours per week Location: Lancaster, CA Schedule: Any 2 days a week 10 hour shifts (orientation 2 weeks, must be flexible) Rate: $85/hr Status: 1099/independent contractorJob Description:Under the direction of the institution designee, the temporary/relief physical therapist duties/responsibilities shall include, but are not limited to:Perform care consistent with the scope of licensure and in accordance with the 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;Provide physical therapy and evaluations on an "as needed" basis on patient/youth as pre-scheduled by designated institution/facility 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;Reports or assessments/evaluations and progress notes shall be completed utilizing approved documentation forms in the patient's chart and/or outpatient health record;Vendor worker shall be available for telephone consultation while on duty at the institution/facility;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.