Physical Therapist, Outpatient Setting, Part Time

Burger Rehabilitation Systems, Inc.; Rocklin (CA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Burger Rehabilitation Systems, Inc. is seeking a part-time State Board Licensed Physical Therapist to join our Rocklin clinic. New graduates welcome. Clinic offers opportunities for additional hours in nearby sites upon request.

Join our patient-centered team serving the Sacramento region. You will perform evaluations, design treatment plans, provide therapy using modalities, and educate patients on exercises and home programs.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist with current State Board certification.
• Strong patient care and communication skills.
• Collaborates with physicians, staff and teams to plan treatment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in evaluation and treatment to relieve pain and restore function.
• Implement treatment plans per physician orders and state guidelines.
• Instruct patients and families on exercises, devices and home programs.
• Supervise students and support staff as required by policies.
• Document progress and adjust treatment as needed.
• Coordinate with care team to optimize therapy outcomes.

Skills

Licensed PT

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

DPT or equivalent

Job description

Burger Rehabilitation Systems, Inc. has provided therapy services since 1978.

We currently seek an exceptional State Board LicensedPhysical Therapistto join our team with a part-time schedule in the fabulous Rocklin PT Clinic!

This opportunity is open to newer graduates or a seasoned clinician.

Serving the community through the Sacramento Regional in various locations, we are happy to provide you with additional hours in nearby clinics, at your request.

Please let me know if you would like more information today!

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

1. Assist the physician in the evaluation of the patient to determine the physical therapy necessary by applying diagnostic and prognostic muscle, nerve, joint and functional ability tests.
2. Under the physician’s order, treat patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function and maintain optimal performance using physical means such 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, applies moist heat, intermittent traction, ultra-sound, short wave diathermy, etc.
5. Observes, records, and reports patient’s reaction to treatment and any changes in the patient’s condition.
6. Instructs patients in the care and use of wheelchairs, walkers, braces, canes, crutches and prosthetic and orthotic devices.
7. Collaborates with other health professionals to coordinate clinical intervention.
8. Instructs the family in the patient’s total physical therapy program.
9. Serves as a member of the patient care team.
10. Records a progress note which is incorporated in the patient’s medical record for each visit.
11. Based on physician’s orders, develops, implements, and revises the plan of treatment as necessary.
12. Participates in education programs to improve therapy skills.
13. Supervises student interns, PTLAs, physical therapy assistants, physical therapy aides and volunteers in compliance with State laws and regulations and Burger policies and procedures as assigned.