Physical Therapist (PT) needed for SNF in Porterville, CA!

Sweetwater Care; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Bakersfield, CA seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to diagnose movement dysfunction, develop individualized treatment plans, and coach patients through therapeutic massage to ease pain and promote healing.

You will maintain patient records, assess progress, and ensure regulatory compliance while collaborating with the health team. Supervision of PT assistants and adherence to policies are required.

Qualifications

• Licensed physical therapist in California.
• Knowledge of clinical documentation and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to supervise and support assistants and aides.

Responsibilities

• Consult with patients to learn about their condition and medical history.
• Diagnose movement dysfunction by listening and observing.
• Develop individualized treatment plans.
• Coach patients and teach therapeutic massage to ease pain and promote healing.
• Maintain patient records and track goals.
• Use standardized assessments and evidence-based practice in interventions.
• Assess progress and adjust treatments in the clinical record.
• Evaluate treatment outcomes and modify services accordingly.
• Provide counseling to patients, families, and caregivers.
• Communicate progress and plans with the care team.
• Prepare comprehensive discharge summaries per policy.
• Document all required information in the EHR system.
• Participate in trainings and conferences.
• Able to supervise PT assistants and rehab aides.
• Adhere to policies and code of conduct.
• Maintain active State Licensure.

Skills

Patient assessment

Treatment planning

Team collaboration

Regulatory knowledge

Communication with families

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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