Contract Physical Therapist — Hands-On Patient Care & Impact

Sweetwater Care; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Chico, California is seeking a licensed physical therapist to assess patients, diagnose movement dysfunction, develop individualized treatment plans, and guide patients through therapeutic massage and rehabilitation to reduce pain and promote healing.

The role includes supervising physical therapist assistants and rehab aides, maintaining accurate records, using evidence-based practice, and participating in trainings; active state licensure is required.

Responsibilities

• Consult with patients to learn about their physical condition and symptoms.
• Diagnose movement dysfunction by listening to patients and observing them as they move.
• Develop individualized treatment plan.
• Coach patient and teach them therapeutic massage to ease patients’ pain and provide stimulation to promote healing.
• Maintain patient record by keeping track of goals.
• Utilize standardized assessments and evidence-based practice to support clinical interventions.
• Assesses patient’s progress and adjust treatments accordingly in the clinical record per regulatory and clinical practice requirements.
• Evaluates treatment outcomes for effectiveness. Services are modified in relation to patient evaluation and referrals are made in relation to outcomes.
• Provides consultation and counseling to patients, as well as families, caregivers and other service providers related to the physical disorders.
• Effectively communicates with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans.
• Provides comprehensive discharge summary of services provided per regulatory and clinical requirements.
• Documents all regulatory and clinically required information in the electronic documentation system and maintains patient records according to company policy. Accurately records treatment minutes for services provided per all regulatory and clinical requirements.
• Participate in facility and company required trainings, in-services and conferences.
• Able to supervise and support physical therapist assistants; rehabilitation aides and/or students.
• Adherence to Company required policy and procedures and code of conduct.
• Active State Licensure

Job description

Sweetwater Care in Chico, California is seeking a licensed physical therapist to assess patients, diagnose movement dysfunction, develop individualized treatment plans, and guide patients through therapeutic massage and rehabilitation to reduce pain and promote healing.

The role includes supervising physical therapist assistants and rehab aides, maintaining accurate records, using evidence-based practice, and participating in trainings; active state licensure is required.