Physical Therapist (PT) needed for 12 week contract TEMP TO HIRE!

Sweetwater Care; Selma (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

FullShift Staffing in California seeks a licensed physical therapist to lead patient rehabilitation. You will assess movement dysfunction, design individualized treatment plans and guide patients through therapeutic exercises to promote recovery.

The role requires documenting progress, coordinating with physicians and therapists, and supervising physical therapist assistants. A current state license and commitment to evidence-based practice are essential.

Qualifications

• Consult with patients to learn about their condition and symptoms.
• Diagnose movement dysfunction by observing patients as they move.
• Develop individualized treatment plan.
• Coach patient and teach therapeutic massage to ease pain and promote healing.
• Maintain patient records and document goals.
• Utilize standardized assessments and evidence-based practice to support clinical interventions.
• Assess progress and adjust treatments per regulatory and clinical requirements.
• Evaluate treatment outcomes and modify services accordingly.

Responsibilities

• Consult with patients to learn about their physical condition and referrals.
• Diagnose movement dysfunction through observation and listening.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Supervise and support physical therapist assistants and aides.
• Document regulatory and clinical information in patient records.

Skills

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

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.