TEMPORARY / RELIEF PHYSICAL THERAPIST SERVICES

2026-11-03

GENERAL SCOPE The purpose of this Statement of Work ( SOW ) is to define the scope , expectations , and conditions under which physical therapy services shall be provided in accordance with applicable Title 22 , California Code of Regulations , and consistent with the operational needs of a General Acute Care Hospital ( GACH ) and Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities ( ICF - DD ). The Contractor shall provide licensed physical therapy services based on valid medical orders and the individualized needs of the individuals served . Services shall include , but are not limited to : • Hands - on physical therapy treatment sessions • Oversight and instruction to ensure individuals properly perform prescribed therapeutic exercises • Documentation of services in accordance with facility policy and regulatory requirements • Coordination of care with the Medical Director ’ s Office and interdisciplinary team , as applicable 3 . MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Contractor must be a current Licensed Physical Therapist in the State of California . 4 . PHYSICAL THERAPY Duties shall include but are not limited to : • Provide evaluations / consultations for seating and positioning , motor abilities , mobility and ambulation of individuals . • Instruct caregivers / staff in carrying out home therapy programs . • Instruct individuals in walking , standing , balance , use of crutches , or other mobility devices , i . e . wheelchairs , walkers , lower extremity bracing and canes , specialized equipment ( orthotics , prosthetics ), and adaptive footwear , i . e . shoes modified with lifts and / or inserts . • Instruct individuals / caregivers / staff in the care of mobility devices , specialized equipment , and adaptive footwear . • Attend clinics and IDT meetings as needed . Keep clinical notes and records and make reports . • Maintain service - related records in accordance with facility policy . • Evaluate , recommend and submit requests for expenditure of wheelchairs and other durable medical equipment to the Senior O . T . upon request . • Provide Physical Therapy Treatment as ordered by the Physician . 5 . SCHEDULE CHANGES Contractor will notify the Project Representative at least three ( 3 ) hours in advance if unable to perform their scheduled duties . 6 . HOURS OF SERVICE Physical therapy services shall generally be provided during the hours of 0600 to 1700 , and as needed . Service hours may fluctuate to accommodate changes in census , active physical therapy orders , individuals ’ waking hours , and required mandatory training , while maintaining continuity of care and regulatory compliance . Contractor should provide Temporary / Relief Physical Therapist services , up to , but not more than 24 hours per week , for 60 weeks , as requested by the PDC Project Representative . Contractor shall not exceed the maximum of 1440 hours during the term of this Agreement . Dates of service will be scheduled at the time and frequency mutually agreed upon between the Contractor and Porterville Developmental Center Project Representative . Contractor shall provide services on a regularly scheduled basis ; any deviations of the approved schedule will require prior approval by the PDC Project Representative . Contractor may be required to be present during surveys conducted by regulatory agencies ( i . e ., California Dept . of Health Services ). Service Limitations When there are no individuals actively prescribed or participating in physical therapy services , physical therapy coverage shall not be required during that period . 7 . RECOMMENDATIONS Contractor understands that as a healthcare professional providing services to this facility under a contract , Contractor may not admit individuals to the medical / surgery department nor vote at the medical staff meetings . Contractor ’ s basic duties shall include providing services in Contractor ’ s own specialty and making recommendations to the facilities ’ medical staff , which may or may not be adopted .

California

2026-03-27