What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapy Assistant, New Graduate or Seasoned PTA position at Burger Physical Therapy?
Burger Physical Therapy has served the greater Sacramento community for over forty years!
We seek a California licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to join our Rehab team in the popular Woodland Outpatient Clinic. There is a great team ready to welcome you, supported by a popular Director and Regional Director.
This position is offered full-time, five 8 / hour days or five 10 / hour days with a start and end times between 7 : 00 a.m. and 6 : 00 p.m. and includes a full benefit package! We have a zero-premium healthcare plan that might be of interest!
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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.
- Completion of an approved program for Physical Therapy Assistants
California
state licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
Benefits include competitive compensation, direct deposit, employee assistance programs and may include :
Physical Therapist Assistant rates with Burger Rehabilitation : $77,896.00 annually.
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P.1-888-782-8743
F. 916-983-5932
jobs@burgerrehab.com
Our Mission Statement :
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.
Salary : $77,896
