Physical Therapist (PT) needed ASAP

Sweetwater Care; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist in Colorado to assess and treat movement dysfunction, develop individualized plans, and guide patients through therapeutic massage techniques. You will monitor patient progress, document outcomes, and collaborate with the health team to optimize recovery.

Responsibilities include maintaining records, participating in trainings, and supervising assistants as needed, while adhering to regulatory requirements and company policies.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist with active state licensure in Colorado.
• Minimum clinical experience in rehabilitation or physical therapy settings.

Responsibilities

• Consult with patients to assess physical condition and medical history.
• Diagnose movement dysfunction and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Coach patients and teach therapeutic massage to ease pain and promote healing.
• Maintain and document patient progress and treatment minutes.

Education

Active State Licensure

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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