Job Details
Level: Experienced
Job Location: Physical Therapy - Sonora - Sonora, CA 95370
Position Type: Part Time
Salary Range: $1.00 - $1.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage: None
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Health Care
PER DIEM PHYSICAL THERAPIST
TUOLUMNE ME-WUK INDIAN HEALTH CENTER
Join our team at the Tuolumne Me Wuk Indian Health Center, where we offer more than just a job – we provide a community-focused environment with competitive salaries, exceptional benefits, and a true work-life balance.
Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) plan, ensuring you and your family are well cared for. Enjoy farm-to-table food through our food distribution program, giving you access to fresh, nutritious options. Plus, take advantage of Indian Health Service Loan Forgiveness opportunities to advance your career while reducing your student debt.
Located in the heart of California's Sierra Nevada foothills, our location offers not just a fulfilling career but the chance to explore a region full of stunning landscapes and outdoor recreation. Spend your days helping others grow professionally and your evenings and weekends hiking through serene mountain trails, kayaking on pristine lakes, or enjoying the charm of historic Downtown Sonora. With its vibrant culture, unique shops, and year-round festivals, you'll find endless ways to connect and thrive.
Whether you're seeking professional growth or outdoor excitement, Tuolumne County is the perfect place to build your future. Apply today and start your next adventure with us!
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Per Diem Physical Therapist (PT, MPT, MSPT)
Reports To: Director of Physical Therapy
Supervises: Physical Therapy Assistants & Physical Therapy Aides
Position Status: Non-Exempt Per Diem
Benefits: Per Policy
Updated: December 30, 2025
POSITION SUMMARY
Under the supervision of the Director of Physical Therapy, this experienced Physical Therapist will have a passion for excellence in patient care, leading and mentoring PTAs, and improving the quality of life for those in the communities we serve. The Physical Therapist will be established in the community with referral contacts and a reputation for excellence in care.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop comprehensive programs to ensure the highest quality of patient care, providing direct care through evaluation, assessment, care planning, and treatment across a wide range of clinical diagnoses.
Actively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams as needed to coordinate patient plans and document progress in compliance with clinic, CMS, and other regulatory requirements.
Consult with patients, families, and medical providers to educate and align on treatment plans, maintaining open communication with referrers when necessary.
Stay current with new techniques and maintain appropriate certifications, adhering to the APTA standards, California State PT practice act, and clinic policies, including meeting all documentation requirements for billing, regulatory compliance, and certification standards.
Commit to continuous quality improvement by actively supporting the clinic's Quality Assurance Plan to enhance patient care and service delivery.
Maintain professional licensure and work collaboratively with other healthcare providers, both within the clinic and in the broader community, demonstrating genuine enthusiasm for the health center's mission and contributing to its success through dedication to high-quality patient care and teamwork.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:
- Successful completion of a Graduate degree or higher from an accredited physical therapy program with five (5) or more years of rehabilitation experience.
- Current CA state licensure in physical therapy.
Preferred Qualifications
- Additional training with a doctorate degree is preferred.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This position requires walking, standing, and sitting for prolonged periods; climbing stairs and step-stools; stooping, kneeling, crouching, balancing, and reaching; pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 50 pounds; raising objects overhead; manual dexterity for operation of computers and phones; hearing, talking, and good verbal and written communication skills.
Repetitive motions of the wrists, hands, and fingers are involved. The employee may be subject to outside environmental conditions of heat and cold and walking on uneven ground. The position requires the ability to safely operate and drive a motor vehicle.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND INDIAN PREFERENCE
Tuolumne Me-Wuk Indian Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace.
In accordance with the Indian Preference Act (25 U.S.C. §§ 472 & 473) and Public Law 93-638, qualified Native American and Alaskan Native applicants will be given preference, provided appropriate documentation is submitted. In-house postings also include Tribal Voting Members.
All positions require cultural sensitivity and the ability to interact respectfully and effectively with diverse tribal communities.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment TB test, background check, and drug screening.
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