Physical Therapist Assistant, Outpatient, Part or Full Time, Flex Hours!

Burger Physical Therapy•Folsom, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Burger Rehabilitation Systems, Inc. is seeking an exceptional State Board Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to join their team in their Folsom Clinic. This is a part or full-time position with flexible hours, Monday through Friday, starting between 7:00 and 8:00 a.m. The Folsom team is described as amazing, and the successful candidate will be paired with a fabulous and experienced California licensed Physical Therapist. The clinic maintains a strong interdisciplinary team directed by an experienced Rehabilitation Director.

Requirements

State Board Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
Must be at all times under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist in compliance with Statute laws and regulations, and Burger policies and procedures.
Shall at no time perform evaluations or change a patient’s treatment program. These activities will be referred to the supervising therapist.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an outpatient setting.
Experience working in a busy and large clinic.

Responsibilities

Take direction from the Registered Physical Therapist.
Under physician’s orders, treat patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain an optimal performance using such physical means as heat, water, electricity, light, massage, etc.
Aid and direct patients in active and passive exercises, muscle re-education, gait and functional training, activities of daily living and prosthetic training.
Give whirlpool and contrast baths, apply moist heat.
Apply intermittent traction, ultra-sound, short wave diathermy, etc.
Instruct patients in the care and use of wheelchairs, walkers, braces, canes, crutches and prosthetic and orthotic devices.
Observe, record and report patient’s reaction to treatment and any changes in the patient’s condition.
Serve as a member of the patient care team.
Record a progress note in the patient’s medical record for each visit whether out-patient, home or convalescent hospital patient.
Participate in educational programs to improve therapy skills.