Physical Therapists (PT) Needed in Central Valley

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

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Fresno, CA seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to lead patient care with a focus on movement dysfunction diagnosis and individualized treatment plans. You will educate patients, supervise PT assistants, and maintain comprehensive medical records while ensuring regulatory compliance and high-quality outcomes.

Join a clinical team dedicated to evidence-based practice, interprofessional collaboration, and patient-centered rehabilitation.

Qualifications

• Active California Physical Therapist license required.
• Experience supervising PT assistants/boyds/BAs is preferred.
• Proficient in evidence-based practice and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Consult with patients to assess conditions and review medical history.
• Diagnose movement dysfunction through observation and listening.
• Develop individualized treatment plans.
• Teach therapeutic massage techniques to ease pain and promote healing.
• Maintain patient records and progress notes.
• Use standardized assessments to inform interventions.
• Adjust treatments based on patient progress and referrals.
• Provide patient and family counseling on care plans.
• Communicate progress with supervisors and health team.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient education

Documentation

Team collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Supervision

Education

Licensed Physical Therapist (CA)

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

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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