Physical Therapist 13 week contract Hiring Now

Sweetwater Care; Galt (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in California seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate movement dysfunction, develop individualized treatment plans, and guide patients through recovery. You will supervise PTAs and rehabilitation aides, document care in the electronic medical record, and collaborate with doctors and other health team members.

You’ll assess progress, adjust interventions, provide discharge summaries, and participate in trainings.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist with active state licensure.
• Experience supervising PT assistants and aides.
• Strong communication with patients and health-team members.

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 pain and promote healing.
• Maintain patient records and track goals.
• Use standardized assessments and evidence-based practice to guide interventions.
• Assess progress and adjust treatments in the clinical record.
• Evaluate treatment outcomes and modify services as needed.
• Provide consultation and counseling to patients, families, and other providers.
• Communicate with supervisor and health team about progress and plans.
• Provide discharge summaries per regulatory requirements.
• Document all required information in the electronic system and maintain records.
• Participate in trainings and in-services.
• Able to supervise PTAs, rehabilitation aides, and/or students.
• Adhere to policies and code of conduct.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical assessment

Treatment planning

Supervising PTAs

Interprofessional communication

Active State Licensure

Education

DPT or equivalent

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

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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