Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) — Galt, CA

Sweetwater Care; Galt (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

FullShift Staffing seeks a California-licensed Physical Therapist in Galt to assess movement dysfunction, develop individualized treatment plans, and guide patients toward recovery. You will maintain records, use evidence-based practices, and discharge patients per regulatory requirements.

The role requires supervising PT assistants and rehabilitation aides, adhering to company policies, and collaborating with a health team to optimize patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Active state licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Consult with patients to learn about their physical condition and symptoms.
• 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.
• Assess patient’s progress and adjust treatments accordingly in the clinical record per regulatory and clinical practice requirements.
• Evaluate treatment outcomes for effectiveness and modify services based on outcomes.
• Provide consultation and counseling to patients and families, caregivers and other service providers.
• Communicate with supervisor and health team members regarding patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans.
• Provide comprehensive discharge summaries of services provided per regulatory and clinical requirements.
• Document all regulatory and clinically required information in the electronic documentation system and maintain patient records accordingly.
• Participate in facility and company required trainings, in-services and conferences.
• Able to supervise and support physical therapist assistants and rehabilitation aides and/or students.
• Adherence to company policy and procedures and code of conduct.

Job description

FullShift Staffing seeks a California-licensed Physical Therapist in Galt to assess movement dysfunction, develop individualized treatment plans, and guide patients toward recovery. You will maintain records, use evidence-based practices, and discharge patients per regulatory requirements.

The role requires supervising PT assistants and rehabilitation aides, adhering to company policies, and collaborating with a health team to optimize patient outcomes.