Physical Therapist 13 week contract Hiring Now

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

Job summary

Sweetwater Care is seeking a licensed physical therapist to consult with patients, assess movement dysfunction, and develop individualized treatment plans. The role involves teaching therapeutic massage techniques and monitoring patient progress within regulatory guidelines.

Responsibilities include maintaining detailed patient records, applying evidence-based interventions, and coordinating with the health team to optimize outcomes.

Qualifications

• Active State Licensure.
• Able to supervise and support physical therapist assistants; rehabilitation aides and/or students.
• Maintains regulatory and clinical documentation per policy.

Responsibilities

• Consult with patients to learn about their condition and review medical history and referrals.
• Diagnose movement dysfunction by observation and listening to patients.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and educate patients on therapeutic massage techniques.
• Maintain patient records and track progress toward goals.
• Use standardized assessments and evidence-based practices to guide interventions.
• Assess progress and adjust treatments in the clinical record according to regulations.
• Communicate progress and plans with supervisor and health team members.
• Provide discharge summaries per regulatory requirements.
• Document all required information in the electronic system and ensure records are complete.
• Participate in trainings, in-services and conferences.

Skills

Communication with health team

Clinical documentation

Supervision of assistants

Job description

Principal Responsibilities

• 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

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