PHYSICAL THERAPIST, PT TEMP-TO-HIRE

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

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in California seeks a licensed physical therapist to assess movement dysfunction, diagnose related conditions, and develop individualized treatment plans. You will coach patients in therapeutic massage techniques and monitor progress through structured documentation.

The role includes supervising PT assistants, maintaining records, and coordinating with the health team to optimize outcomes. Equality of opportunity is provided to all employees and applicants, with a strong

Qualifications

• Active State Licensure for professional practice
• Ability to assess movement dysfunction and develop treatment plans
• Strong documentation and record-keeping skills

Responsibilities

• Consult with patients to understand condition and history
• Diagnose movement dysfunction through observation and examination
• Develop individualized treatment plans and coach patients in therapeutic massage
• Supervise and support physical therapist assistants and rehabilitation aides
• Maintain patient records and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
• Communicate progress and treatment plans with the health team and supervisors
• Provide discharge summaries and contribute to training sessions
• Participate in required trainings and conferences
• Adhere to company policy and code of conduct

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.