Contract Physical Therapist: Hands-on Rehab & Mentorship

Sweetwater Care; Williams (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Williams, CA is seeking a qualified healthcare professional to lead patient assessments and develop individualized treatment plans for movement dysfunctions. The role involves coaching patients, documenting progress, and coordinating with the health team to optimize outcomes.

The candidate must hold an active state license and participate in trainings, with responsibility for supervising assistants and maintaining comprehensive records in accordance with regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Consult with patients to learn about their physical condition and symptoms.
• Review their medical history and referrals from doctors or surgeons.
• 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.
• Assess patient’s progress and adjust treatments accordingly in the clinical record per regulatory and clinical practice requirements.
• Evaluate treatment outcomes for effectiveness. Services are modified in relation to patient evaluation and referrals are made in relation to outcomes.
• Provide 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.
• Provide comprehensive discharge summary of services provided per regulatory and clinical requirements.
• Document 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 Williams, CA is seeking a qualified healthcare professional to lead patient assessments and develop individualized treatment plans for movement dysfunctions. The role involves coaching patients, documenting progress, and coordinating with the health team to optimize outcomes.

The candidate must hold an active state license and participate in trainings, with responsibility for supervising assistants and maintaining comprehensive records in accordance with regulatory standards.