Movement-Focused Physical Therapist & Patient Coach

Sweetwater Care; Martinez (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

FullShift Staffing is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to consult with patients, diagnose movement dysfunction, and develop individualized treatment plans. You will coach patients in therapeutic massage, maintain records, and use evidence-based practices to guide interventions.

You will supervise aides and students, communicate with the health team, and ensure regulatory documentation and discharge summaries are completed per policy.

Responsibilities

• Consult with patients to learn about their physical condition and symptoms.
• 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

Education

Active State Licensure

Job description

FullShift Staffing is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to consult with patients, diagnose movement dysfunction, and develop individualized treatment plans. You will coach patients in therapeutic massage, maintain records, and use evidence-based practices to guide interventions.

You will supervise aides and students, communicate with the health team, and ensure regulatory documentation and discharge summaries are completed per policy.