Physical Therapist (PT) needed for SNF

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

Job summary

Sweetwater Care seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to assess movement dysfunction, review medical history, and develop individualized treatment plans to improve patient outcomes.

You will supervise assistants, document progress in electronic records, and ensure regulatory compliance while coordinating with the health team to support recovery and discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist with active state license.
• Experience reviewing medical history and referrals.
• Proficient in electronic medical record documentation.

Responsibilities

• Consult with patients to learn about their condition and review medical history.
• Diagnose movement dysfunction through observation and assessment.
• Develop individualized treatment plans for rehabilitation.
• Coach patients and teach therapeutic massage techniques.
• Maintain and update patient records with goals and progress.
• Use evidence-based practice to support clinical interventions.
• Assess progress and adjust treatments per regulatory requirements.
• Provide discharge summaries and communicate outcomes to team and caregivers.
• Collaborate with supervisor and health team on patient progress and barriers.
• Supervise physical therapist assistants and rehabilitation staff when needed.
• Adhere to company policies and professional conduct.
• Maintain active state licensure.

Skills

Patient assessment & diagnosis

Communication with health team

Documentation & record-keeping

Supervision of assistants

Regulatory compliance

Education

Licensed Physical Therapist – 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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