Physical Therapist

Job Description

Are you looking to be a part of a multidisciplinary treatment team that provides you the freedom to focus on patient care without the burdens of HMOs or Private Health Care Systems? At California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) you will work with a team of dedicated medical and rehabilitation specialists to ensure your patients have the infrastructure and support they need to follow through with designated treatment plans.

CCHCS is a State of California State agency dedicated to providing quality medical, dental, and mental health care within state-owned and -operated adult correctional institutions. Here, you’ll find, excellent State of California benefits and a positive work-life balance.

To excel in this position, you must have:

• Current California Physical Therapy licensure.

In return for your efforts, CCHCS offers all the security and benefits of working for the State of California, including:

• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
• State of California retirement that vests in 5 years (visit www.CalPERS.ca.gov for retirement formulas)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plan options
• CEU stipend
• Robust 401(k) and 457(b) retirement options
• And much more

We currently have opportunities for dedicated rehabilitation professionals throughout California.

To apply online, please visit CalCareers

EOE

Mission

To facilitate the successful reintegration of the 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 strive to collaborate with the community to enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs. Incumbents establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within the department, other governmental agencies, health care partners, and communities.

CDCR/CCHCS values all team members. We work cooperatively to provide the highest level of health care possible to a diverse correctional population, which includes medical, dental, nursing, mental health, and pharmacy. We encourage creativity and ingenuity while treating others fairly, honestly, and with respect, all of which are critical to the success of the CDCR/CCHCS mission.

Commitment to California Model

CDCR and CCHCS are proud to partner on the California Model which will transform the correctional landscape for our employees and the incarcerated. The California Model is a systemwide change that leverages national and international best practices to address longstanding challenges related to incarceration and institution working conditions, creating a safe, professional, and satisfying workplace for staff as well as rehabilitation for the incarcerated. Additionally, the California Model improves success of the decarcerated through robust re-entry efforts back into to the community.

Department Website: https://cchcs.ca.gov/careers