Impactful Physical Therapist - Evidence-Based Rehab

Sweetwater Care; Williams (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate patients, diagnose movement dysfunction, and develop individualized treatment plans to ease pain and promote healing. You will coach patients, maintain records, and participate in evidence-based interventions within a supportive health team.

You will supervise assistants and students, ensure regulatory compliance, and provide discharge summaries as part of comprehensive patient care.

Responsibilities

• Consult with patients to learn about their physical condition and symptoms and 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 therapeutic massage to ease pain and promote healing.
• Maintain patient records by tracking goals.
• Use standardized assessments and evidence-based practice to support clinical interventions.
• Assess patient progress and adjust treatments in the clinical record per regulations.
• Evaluate treatment outcomes and modify services based on outcomes and referrals.
• Provide consultation and counseling to patients and families and other service providers related to physical disorders.
• Communicate with supervisor and health team members about patient progress, barriers, and plans.
• Provide comprehensive discharge summaries per regulatory requirements.
• Document regulatory and clinical information in the electronic documentation system and maintain patient records.
• Participate in facility and company trainings, in-services and conferences.
• Supervise and support physical therapist assistants, rehabilitation aides and/or students.
• Adhere to company policies and code of conduct.
• Maintain active State Licensure.

Job description

Sweetwater Care is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate patients, diagnose movement dysfunction, and develop individualized treatment plans to ease pain and promote healing. You will coach patients, maintain records, and participate in evidence-based interventions within a supportive health team.

You will supervise assistants and students, ensure regulatory compliance, and provide discharge summaries as part of comprehensive patient care.