Physical Therapy Assistant, Outpatient

Burger Physical Therapy

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Burger Physical Therapy is seeking a California licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to join their Rehab team at the Woodland Outpatient Clinic. This full-time position offers a choice of five 8-hour days or four 10-hour days, with flexible start and end times between 7:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. The role includes a comprehensive benefit package, notably a zero-premium healthcare plan. The Physical Therapist Assistant will work under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist, assisting in the evaluation and treatment of patients, but will not perform evaluations or change treatment programs. The assistant is expected to participate in educational programs to enhance therapy skills.

Requirements

California licensed Physical Therapist Assistant

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.
Operate at all times under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist in compliance with Statute laws and regulations, and Burger policies and procedures.
Refrain from performing evaluations or changing a patient’s treatment program, referring these activities to the supervising therapist.
Participate in educational programs to improve therapy skills.