Licensed Physical Therapist - Rehab & Patient Recovery Lead

Sweetwater Care; Union (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care is seeking a Physical Therapist to conduct treatments and exercises to help patients recover from illnesses and injuries. You will create personalized treatment plans, prescribe pain-relief strategies, and teach patients exercises to improve mobility.

You will supervise PTAs, rehab aides, and students, maintain detailed patient records, and collaborate with the rehabilitation team while ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.

Qualifications

• Active State Licensure.
• Ability to supervise physical therapist assistants and rehabilitation aides.

Responsibilities

• Consult with patients to assess their condition and review medical history and referrals.
• Diagnose movement dysfunction by observing patients as they move.
• Develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide therapeutic massage to ease pain and promote healing.
• Maintain patient records and track goals in the clinical record.
• Use standardized assessments and evidence-based practices to guide interventions.
• Adjust treatments based on patient progress and referrals.
• Provide counseling to patients, families, and other providers about physical disorders.
• Communicate progress and plans with supervising staff and health team members.
• Prepare comprehensive discharge summaries as required by regulations.
• Document all required information in the electronic system and maintain records.
• Participate in trainings and in-services.
• Able to supervise and support PTAs, rehab aides, and students.

Education

State licensure in Physical Therapy

Job description

Sweetwater Care is seeking a Physical Therapist to conduct treatments and exercises to help patients recover from illnesses and injuries. You will create personalized treatment plans, prescribe pain-relief strategies, and teach patients exercises to improve mobility.

You will supervise PTAs, rehab aides, and students, maintain detailed patient records, and collaborate with the rehabilitation team while ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.