Dynamic Physical Therapist: Drive Healing & Recovery

Sweetwater Care; Kingsburg (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Kingsburg, California is seeking a licensed physical therapist to assess movement dysfunction, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide therapeutic massage to relieve pain and promote healing.

You will supervise assistants, document progress in electronic records, participate in trainings, and collaborate with the health team to ensure optimal patient outcomes and compliant discharge summaries.

Responsibilities

• Consult with patients to learn about their physical condition and symptoms.
• Review 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 therapeutic massage to ease pain and promote healing.
• Maintain patient records by keeping track of goals.
• Utilize standardized assessments and evidence-based practice to support clinical interventions.
• Assess patient progress and adjust treatments in the clinical record according to requirements.
• Evaluate treatment outcomes and modify services based on results and referrals.
• Provide consultation to patients, families, and other service providers related to physical disorders.
• Communicate with supervisor and health team about patient progress and plans.
• Provide comprehensive discharge summaries per regulatory requirements.
• Document all regulatory and clinical information in electronic systems and maintain patient records.
• Participate in trainings, in-services and conferences.
• Able to supervise and support physical therapist assistants; rehabilitation aides and/or students.
• Adhere to company policies and code of conduct.
• Active State Licensure.

Job description

Sweetwater Care in Kingsburg, California is seeking a licensed physical therapist to assess movement dysfunction, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide therapeutic massage to relieve pain and promote healing.

You will supervise assistants, document progress in electronic records, participate in trainings, and collaborate with the health team to ensure optimal patient outcomes and compliant discharge summaries.