PHYSICAL THERAPIST needed in SNF

Sweetwater Care; Porterville (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to join our rehabilitation team. You will assess movement, develop customized treatment plans, and guide patients through therapeutic techniques to alleviate pain and improve function.

You will maintain thorough documentation, supervise PT assistants, and collaborate with the health team to ensure high-quality outcomes. This role requires active state licensure and a patient-focused approach.

Qualifications

• Active State Licensure in California
• Experience in rehabilitation settings preferred
• Ability to supervise PT assistants and students

Responsibilities

• Consult with patients to assess movement and review medical history and referrals.
• Diagnose movement dysfunction by observing patients as they move.
• Develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
• Coach patients and teach therapeutic massage to ease pain and promote healing.
• Maintain patient records and track goals in the clinical record.
• Utilize standardized assessments and evidence-based practice to support interventions.
• Assess progress and adjust treatments per regulatory and clinical requirements.
• Provide discharge summaries and communicate outcomes to patients and families.
• Collaborate with supervisor and health team members on patient progress and plans.

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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