Physical Therapist: Flexible Schedule & Growth

Sweetwater Care; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement benefit

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Fresno, California, is seeking a Physical Therapist to join our in-house, close-knit therapy team that addresses patient needs and collaborates well with our IDT. Our team has a family feel where every member is appreciated, seen, and heard.

The role involves performing treatments, developing personalized plans, and teaching patients exercises to improve mobility and reduce pain. The position reports to the Director of Rehabilitation Services.

Qualifications

• Active State Licensure as a Physical Therapist.
• Ability to supervise PT assistants and rehabilitation aides.

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 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.
• 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

Skills

Active State Licensure

Job description

Sweetwater Care in Fresno, California, is seeking a Physical Therapist to join our in-house, close-knit therapy team that addresses patient needs and collaborates well with our IDT. Our team has a family feel where every member is appreciated, seen, and heard.

The role involves performing treatments, developing personalized plans, and teaching patients exercises to improve mobility and reduce pain. The position reports to the Director of Rehabilitation Services.