Physical Therapist Assistant, Part or Full Time

Burger Physical Therapy; Grass Valley (CA); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

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 Grass Valley, CA is seeking a State Board Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team. The role is 1–5 days per week with Thursday and Friday guaranteed, and we can tailor hours to fit your schedule.

New graduates and seasoned clinicians are welcome. The TA will work under a Licensed Physical Therapist, performing treatments to relieve pain, restore function, and maintain optimal performance. On-site director and supportive team in Grass Valley.

Qualifications

• California state licensed Physical Therapist Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Take direction from the Registered Physical Therapist.
• Treat patients under physician’s orders to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain performance.
• Aid and direct patients in active and passive exercises, gait and functional training, activities of daily living, and prosthetic training.
• Give whirlpool and contrast baths or apply moist heat.
• Apply intermittent traction, ultrasound, short wave diathery, etc.
• Instruct patients in the care and use of wheelchairs, walkers, braces, canes, crutches and prosthetic/orthotic devices.
• Observe, record and report patient’s response to treatment and any changes in condition.
• Serve as a member of the patient care team.
• Record progress notes for each visit in patient medical records.
• Under supervision, not perform evaluations or change treatment programs; refer to supervising therapist.
• Participate in educational programs to improve therapy skills.

Skills

California state licensed PhysicalTher

Job description

Burger Physical Therapy has provided therapy services since 1978. We currently seek an exceptional State Board Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team.

We seek a Physical Therapist Assistant to work 1-5 days per week, minimally, Thursdays and Fridays. We can work around your schedule to accommodate you with hours that fit your needs!

The Grass Valley Clinic is centrally located in Grass Valley and the team is awesome with an on-site Director. As a Physical Therapist Assistant, we welcome a new graduate or seasoned clinician!

Primary Responsibilities:

• 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 or apply moist heat.
• 5. Apply intermittent traction, ultra-sound, short wave diathery, 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 Therapist 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 Therapist Assistant also participates in educational programs to improve his/her therapy skills.

Skills & Requirements

• California state 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

This position's base rate is $40/hour.

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.