Physical Therapist

Sweetwater Care; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $5,000

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement benefit

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in California is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to join an in-house therapy team. The role involves evaluating patients, designing personalized treatment plans, and guiding exercises to restore mobility and reduce pain.

The position supports a family-oriented team, with a $5,000 sign-on bonus and opportunities to supervise PT assistants and students. Flexible schedules and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Active state licensure as a Physical Therapist.
• Ability to supervise and support PT assistants, rehab aides and/or students.
• Strong communication with supervisor and health team.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient condition and progress, reviewing history and referrals.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and implement exercises.
• Provide patient and family education and counseling.
• Document progress and adjust plans per regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with rehabilitation and care teams for optimal outcomes.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Licensed Physical Therapist (CA)

Job description

Sweetwater Care and Rehab has openings to join an in-house Therapy Team!

(5000.00 sign on Bonus)

What Sets Us Apart

We are an in-house, close-knit therapy team who addresses patient needs and collaborates well with our IDT. Our team has a family feel and all members are appreciated, seen, and heard.

Job Type:

Full-time

Part-time

PRN

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement benefit

Principal Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist performs treatments and exercises to help patients recover from illnesses and injuries. Their main duties include using various treatment techniques to develop personalized treatment plans, prescribing medications to relieve pain and increase mobility and teaching patients exercise techniques to improve their health.

This position reports to the Director of Rehabilitation Services.

• Consult with patients to learn about their physical condition and symptoms. 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 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.
• Assesses patient’s progress and adjust treatments accordingly in the clinical record per regulatory and clinical practice requirements.
• Evaluates treatment outcomes for effectiveness. Services are modified in relation to patient evaluation and referrals are made in relation to outcomes.
• Provides 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.
• Provides comprehensive discharge summary of services provided per regulatory and clinical requirements.
• Documents 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