Physical Therapist Travel Contract to Montana

Sweetwater Care; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Phoenix, AZ seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to provide patient-centered rehabilitation services. You will assess movement, develop individualized plans, and educate patients on therapeutic techniques to ease pain and promote healing.

Responsibilities include documenting progress, supervising assistants, and collaborating with the care team to ensure quality outcomes and compliant discharge summaries.

Qualifications

• Active state licensure in Arizona is required.
• Experience in rehabilitation or physical therapy setting preferred.
• Proficiency in accurate documentation and record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Consult with patients to learn about their physical condition and review medical history.
• Diagnose movement dysfunction by observing patients as they move.
• Develop individualized treatment plans.
• Coach patients and teach therapeutic massage to ease pain and promote healing.
• Maintain patient records by tracking goals.
• Utilize standardized assessments and evidence-based practice to support interventions.
• Assess progress and adjust treatments in the clinical record per requirements.
• Evaluate outcomes and modify services based on patient progress.
• Provide counseling to patients, families, and other service providers.
• Communicate with supervisor and health team about progress and plans.
• Provide comprehensive discharge summaries as required.
• Document all regulatory information in the electronic system and maintain patient records.
• Participate in trainings and conferences.
• Able to supervise PT assistants and rehab aides.
• Adhere to company policies and code of conduct.
• Active State Licensure

Skills

Active state licensure

Clinical assessment

Discharge planning

Patient education

Documentation

Supervision

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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