Physical Therapist: Movement Specialist & Patient Coach

Sweetwater Care; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Visalia, CA is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to assess movement dysfunction, design individualized rehabilitation plans, and guide patients through therapy. You will evaluate progress, document outcomes, and coordinate with a multidisciplinary team to optimize recovery.

The role involves supervising PT assistants and students, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and applying evidence-based practice in daily clinical work.

Qualifications

• Active State Licensure.

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 records and track goals.
• Utilize standardized assessments and evidence-based practice to support clinical interventions.
• Assess patient progress and adjust treatments accordingly in the clinical record per regulatory and clinical practice requirements.
• Evaluate treatment outcomes for effectiveness; services are modified in relation to patient evaluation and referrals are made in relation to outcomes.
• Provide consultation and counseling to patients, as well as families, caregivers and other service providers related to the physical disorders.
• Communicate effectively with supervisor and health team members regarding patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans.
• Provide comprehensive discharge summaries per regulatory and clinical requirements.
• Document all regulatory and clinically required information in the electronic documentation system and maintain patient records per company policy.
• Participate in trainings, in-services and conferences.
• Able to supervise and support physical therapist assistants; rehabilitation aides and/or students.
• Adherence to company policies and code of conduct.
• Active State Licensure.

Job description

Sweetwater Care in Visalia, CA is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to assess movement dysfunction, design individualized rehabilitation plans, and guide patients through therapy. You will evaluate progress, document outcomes, and coordinate with a multidisciplinary team to optimize recovery.

The role involves supervising PT assistants and students, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and applying evidence-based practice in daily clinical work.