Impactful Physical Therapist: Patient-Centered Rehab

Sweetwater Care; Porterville (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to join our rehabilitation team. You will assess movement, develop customized treatment plans, and guide patients through therapeutic techniques to alleviate pain and improve function.

You will maintain thorough documentation, supervise PT assistants, and collaborate with the health team to ensure high-quality outcomes. This role requires active state licensure and a patient-focused approach.

Qualifications

• Active State Licensure in California
• Experience in rehabilitation settings preferred
• Ability to supervise PT assistants and students

Responsibilities

• Consult with patients to assess movement and review medical history and referrals.
• Diagnose movement dysfunction by observing patients as they move.
• Develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
• Coach patients and teach therapeutic massage to ease pain and promote healing.
• Maintain patient records and track goals in the clinical record.
• Utilize standardized assessments and evidence-based practice to support interventions.
• Assess progress and adjust treatments per regulatory and clinical requirements.
• Provide discharge summaries and communicate outcomes to patients and families.
• Collaborate with supervisor and health team members on patient progress and plans.

Job description

Sweetwater Care is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to join our rehabilitation team. You will assess movement, develop customized treatment plans, and guide patients through therapeutic techniques to alleviate pain and improve function.

You will maintain thorough documentation, supervise PT assistants, and collaborate with the health team to ensure high-quality outcomes. This role requires active state licensure and a patient-focused approach.