PHYSICAL THERAPIST FOR SKILLED NURSING

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

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Visalia, CA is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate movement dysfunction, review medical histories, and develop individualized treatment plans to ease pain and promote healing.

You will supervise PT assistants and rehabilitation aides, maintain accurate electronic records, and collaborate with physicians, surgeons, and other health team members to adjust care. A California active licensure and commitment to regulatory and clinical requirements are essential.

Qualifications

• California licensure required or active licensure status.
• Ability to supervise PT assistants and rehabilitation aides.
• Proficiency with electronic documentation and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Consult with patients to assess condition and review medical history.
• Diagnose movement dysfunction and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Coach patients and teach rehabilitation techniques to ease pain and promote healing.
• Maintain patient records and monitor progress toward goals.
• Use standardized assessments to support clinical interventions and adjust plans as needed.
• Communicate progress and plans with supervisor and health team members.
• Provide discharge summaries and ensure regulatory documentation is complete.
• Contribute to trainings and professional development as required.
• Supervise and support PT assistants and students.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient communication

Electronic medical records

Education

Active State Licensure

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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