Physical Therapist needed!

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

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Tulare, CA is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate patients, diagnose movement dysfunction, and develop individualized treatment plans. You will coach patients and supervise assistants to support healing and functional goals.

Responsibilities include maintaining records, using evidence-based practice, documenting outcomes, and collaborating with the health team to ensure regulatory compliance. Active state licensure is required.

Qualifications

• Active State Licensure.
• Strong clinical communication skills.
• Ability to supervise and mentor PT aides or students.

Responsibilities

• Consult with patients to assess physical condition and medical history.
• Diagnose movement dysfunction through observation and patient interview.
• Develop individualized treatment plans tailored to patient needs.
• Coach patients and teach therapeutic techniques to ease pain and promote healing.
• Maintain and update patient records with treatment goals and progress.
• Utilize evidence-based practices to support clinical interventions.
• Assess progress and adjust treatment in the clinical record per regulations.
• Provide discharge summaries and progress reports to patients and caregivers.
• Communicate progress and plans with supervising therapists and health team.

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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