Physical Therapist Assistant, Outpatient, Flex Schedule

Burger Rehabilitation Systems, Inc.; Diamond Springs (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Burger Rehabilitation Systems, Inc. is seeking a State Board Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to join the Diamond Springs Outpatient team. This part to full-time role is suitable for a new graduate or seasoned PTA and involves collaborating with a licensed physical therapist to deliver patient care.

The PTA will assist with evaluations, treatments, and patient education, ensuring safety and quality under physician orders and company policies.

Qualifications

• Must hold State Board Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant.
• Ability to follow and implement therapy plans under supervision.
• Good communication with patients and team.

Responsibilities

• Assist the physical therapist in patient evaluation and treatment.
• Help patients with exercises, gait training, ADLs, and prosthetic training as directed.
• Administer heat, cold, electrical modalities, and other therapies per orders.
• Document patient progress and respond to changes in condition.
• Maintain compliance with supervising therapist and clinic policies.

Skills

Licensed PTA

Education

PTA license

Job description

Burger Physical Therapy has provided therapy services since 1978.

Due to growth and expanding therapy needs, we seek an exceptional and experienced State Board LicensedPhysical Therapist Assistant to join our Burger Diamond Springs Outpatient team. This is a part to full-time position and this position is appropriate for a new graduate or seasoned PTA!

A Physical Therapist Assistant assists the physical therapist in the evaluation and treatment of patients.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Take direction from the Registered Physical Therapist.
2. 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.
3. Aid and direct patients in active and passive exercises, muscle re-education, gait and functional training, activities of daily living and prosthetic training.
4. Give whirlpool and contrast baths, apply moist heat.
5. Apply intermittent traction, ultra-sound, short wave diathermy, etc.
6. Instruct patients in the care and use of wheelchairs, walkers, braces, canes, crutches and prosthetic and orthotic devices.
7. Observe, record and report patient’s reaction to treatment and any changes in the patient’s condition.
8. Serve as a member of the patient care team.
9. Record a progress note in the patient’s medical record for each visit whether out-patient, home or convalescent hospital patient.
10. The Physical Therapy Assistant is at all times under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist in compliance with Statute laws and regulations, and Burger policies and procedures. The Physical Therapy Assistant shall at no time perform evaluations or change a patient’s treatment program. These activities will be referred to the supervising therapist.
11. The Physical Therapy Assistant also participates in educational programs to improve his/her therapy skills.