Physical Therapist (PT)

Sweetwater Care; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Colorado is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to join our rehabilitation team. You will assess movement dysfunction, develop individualized treatment plans, and guide patients through therapeutic massage to ease pain and support healing.

You will supervise PT assistants, maintain detailed records, and collaborate with physicians, surgeons, and other health professionals. Active state licensure is required. Sweetwater Care is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Active State Licensure required.
• Experience supervising PT assistants and rehab aides desired.
• Supervision of students may be required.
• Policy adherence and equal opportunity employment statement included.

Responsibilities

• Consult with patients to learn about their physical condition and symptoms.
• Diagnose movement dysfunction by observing patients.
• Develop individualized treatment plans.
• Coach patient and teach therapeutic massage to ease pain and promote healing.
• Maintain patient records and track goals.
• Utilize standardized assessments to support interventions.
• Assess progress and adjust treatments as needed.
• Evaluate treatment outcomes and modify plans accordingly.
• Provide counseling to patients and families.
• Communicate progress with supervisor and health team members.
• Prepare comprehensive discharge summaries.
• Document regulatory information in electronic system.
• Participate in trainings and in-services.
• Supervise PT assistants and rehab staff.
• Adhere to company policies and code of conduct.

Skills

Patient assessment

Treatment planning

Therapeutic massage

Record keeping

Regulatory compliance

Interdisciplinary communication

Supervision

Training participation

Education

Physical Therapist license

Tools

Electronic documentation system

Job description

Principal Responsibilities:

This position reports to the Director of Rehabilitation Services.

• 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

FullShift Staffing provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.