Physical Therapist (PT) needed in Central Valley Temp to Hire

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

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Bakersfield, CA seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to provide comprehensive rehabilitation services. The role includes diagnosing movement dysfunction, developing individualized treatment plans, and supervising PT assistants.

You will educate patients, document care, and coordinate with the health team to optimize outcomes. Responsibilities include supervising staff, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) in California.
• Experience diagnosing movement dysfunction and designing treatment plans.
• Ability to supervise assistants and students.
• Strong documentation and regulatory compliance skills.
• Excellent communication with patients and care teams.

Responsibilities

• Consult with patients to learn about their physical condition and history.
• Diagnose movement dysfunction and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide therapeutic massage training to ease pain and promote healing.
• Maintain and review patient records and goals in the clinical record.
• Use standardized assessments and evidence-based practices.
• Assess progress and adjust treatments per regulatory requirements.
• Communicate with supervisor and health team about patient progress.
• Provide discharge summaries and complete required documentation.
• Participate in trainings and conferences; supervise PT assistants and aides.

Skills

Patient assessment

Clinical documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Supervising assistants

Regulatory compliance

Education

Active Physical Therapy License (PT) in CA

Job description

Principal Responsibilities:

This position reports to the Director of Rehabilitation Services.

• 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.