Physical Therapist: Patient-Focused Care & Team Collaboration

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

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.