Physical Therapist Assistant, Outpatient, Flex Schedule!

Burger Physical Therapy; Diamond Springs (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Continuing Education

Medical, Dental and Vision

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability Plans

Voluntary Insurances

ID Shield

Nationwide Pet Insurance

Job summary

Burger Physical Therapy in Diamond Springs, CA seeks an exceptional and experienced State Board Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to join our outpatient team. This part to full-time position is suitable for a new graduate or seasoned PTA.

The PTA assists the physical therapist in evaluation and treatment of patients, delivering care under supervision and contributing to a positive patient experience. Competitive benefits are available.

Qualifications

• Must have completed an approved PTA program.
• CA state PTA license is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the physical therapist in evaluation and treatment under supervision.
• Document progress notes for each patient visit.
• Instruct patients in exercises, gait, ADLs, and use of devices.
• Observe and report patient changes and responses to treatment.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Documentation

Clinical assessment

Education

California Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant

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.

• 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.
• 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.
• The Physical Therapy Assistant also participates in educational programs to improve his/her therapy skills.

Skills & Requirements

• Completion of an approved program for Physical Therapy Assistants
• Californiastate licensed Physical Therapist Assistant

Benefits include competitive compensation, direct deposit, employee assistance programs and may include:

• Retirement Benefits - 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Continuing Education
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Legal Shield
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability Plans
• Voluntary Insurances
• ID Shield
• Nationwide Pet Insurance

We proudly acknowledge we are in business to provide rehabilitation services that make a POSITIVE difference in the lives of our patients, their families, our staff and the community at large.