Physical Therapist I, Correctional Facility - California State Prison-Los Angeles County (LAC)
Job Description and Duties
Effective July 1, 2025, in accordance with the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) was implemented in response to the status of the State budget. PLP 2025 requires each full-time employee in Bargaining Unit 19 and related Excluded, Exempt and Statutory Exempt employees, will have their base salary reduced by 3 percent and will receive 5 PLP 2025 leave credits monthly through June 2027. Salaries do not reflect the recent changes.
Requirements
- Current California Physical Therapy License
- Completion of a Board-Certified Orthopedic Specialty Certification (BOC) or equivalent
- Experience in a correctional setting preferred
- Knowledge of correctional healthcare policies and procedures
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program
- At least one year of experience in a correctional setting
- Experience with patient assessment and treatment planning
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency in computer software relevant to the field
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan options
Pay
The monthly part-time salary range for this position is $5139.00 to $7624.80.
Schedule
This part time position will be working 36 hours per week.
About the Role
California State Prison, Los Angeles County (LAC) is located in Lancaster, CA, which is 45 miles north of Los Angeles, CA. Under the clinical direction of the Chief Medical Executive and the direct administrative supervision of the Chief Support Executive or Correctional Health Services Administrator I/II, Correctional Facility (CF), the Physical Therapist I, CF administers physical therapy treatments and active, passive, restorative, and resistive therapeutic treatment to patients in a correctional facility.
Department Information
Vision: Enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment, and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs. Mission: Facilitate the successful reintegration of individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drug-free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment. CDCR and CCHCS are committed to transforming the correctional landscape to create safer, more professional, and more fulfilling environments for our employees, the incarcerated population, and those supervised in our communities. Through systemwide improvements grounded in proven and emerging practices, we aim to strengthen rehabilitation, enhance workplace satisfaction, and support successful reentry into the community through our institutions, parole, and community partnerships. Our shared mission is to promote safety, wellness, and human dignity while fostering positive change for all those who live and work within our institutions and communities. CDCR and CCHCS are committed to building an inclusive respectful workplace. We are determined to attract and hire candidates from all communities and empower employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts at all levels of the Department. Across our organization, our programs work cooperatively to provide the highest level of health care possible to a diverse correctional population. We encourage creativity and ingenuity while treating others fairly, honestly, and with respect, all of which are critical to the success of the CDCR and CCHCS mission.
Contact Information
Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application. Department Website: https://cchcs.ca.gov/careers