Physical Therapist (PT) 13 week contract Hiring Now!

Sweetwater Care; Tracy (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care is seeking a Physical Therapist for a 13-week contract in Tracy, CA. The role involves developing personalized treatment plans, guiding patients through exercises, and coordinating with the Rehabilitation Services team.

The therapist will consult with patients, document progress, and provide education to patients and families. The position reports to the Director of Rehabilitation Services and requires active state licensure.

Qualifications

• Active State Licensure

Responsibilities

• Consult with patients to learn about their physical condition and symptoms. Review medical history and referrals.
• Diagnose movement dysfunction by observing patients as they move.
• Develop individualized treatment plans.
• Coach patients and teach therapeutic massage to ease pain and promote healing.
• Maintain patient records and track goals.
• Utilize standardized assessments and evidence-based practice to support interventions.
• Assess progress and adjust treatments in the clinical record per requirements.
• Provide discharge summaries and communicate with families and other providers.

Job description

JOIN OUR GROWING THERAPY TEAM! 13 WEEK CONTRACTS. GREAT PAY

The Physical Therapist performs treatments and exercises to help patients recover from illnesses and injuries. Their main duties include using various treatment techniques to develop personalized treatment plans, prescribing medications to relieve pain and increase mobility and teaching patients exercise techniques to improve their health.

This position reports to the Director of Rehabilitation Services.

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