Physical Therapists needed Temp to Hire

Sweetwater Care; Ukiah (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Ukiah, CA seeks a Licensed Physical Therapist to provide comprehensive therapy services, consult with patients, and develop individualized treatment plans.

You will supervise PT assistants and rehabilitation staff, maintain detailed records, and ensure discharge summaries meet regulatory requirements, while collaborating with the health team to optimize patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist with active state license.
• Experience in evaluating movement dysfunction and developing treatment plans.
• Ability to supervise PT assistants and rehabilitation staff.

Responsibilities

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

Education

Active State Licensure as Physical Therapist

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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