Travel Contract Occupational Therapist (OT)

Sweetwater Care; Tulare (CA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in California is seeking a licensed physical therapist to join our rehabilitation team. The role involves evaluating patients, developing individualized treatment plans, and guiding therapists and aides to promote recovery.

You will work under the Director of Rehabilitation Services, maintain comprehensive records, and participate in required trainings to ensure compliant care and optimal outcomes.

Qualifications

• Active State Licensure required.
• Strong diagnostic and communication skills.
• Ability to document and manage patient records per policy.

Responsibilities

• Consult with patients to learn about their physical condition and symptoms.
• Diagnose movement dysfunction by listening to patients and observing them move.
• Develop individualized treatment plan.
• Coach patient and teach them therapeutic massage to ease patients’ pain and provide stimulation to promote healing.
• Maintain patient records by tracking goals.
• Supervise and support physical therapist assistants and rehabilitation aides.
• Participate in trainings and conferences as required by the facility and company.
• Adherence to company policies and code of conduct.

Education

Active State Licensure

Job description

Principal Responsibilities

Estimated Weekly Gross: $2270

This position reports to the Director of Rehabilitation Services.

• 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