Physical Therapist - Outpatient Ortho - Fridays

Physical Therapist

Burger Rehabilitation Systems, Inc. has provided therapy services since 1978. We currently seek an exceptional State Board Licensed Physical Therapist to join our team with a part-time Friday 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.

Job Description

• 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.
• 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.
• 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, intermittent traction, ultrasound, short wave diathermy, etc.
• Observe, record, and report patient's reaction to treatment and any changes in the patient's condition.
• Instruct patients in the care and use of wheelchairs, walkers, braces, canes, crutches, and prosthetic and orthotic devices.
• Collaborate with other health professionals to coordinate clinical intervention.
• Instruct the family in the patient's total physical therapy program.
• Serve as a member of the patient care team.
• Record a progress note which is incorporated in the patient's medical record for each visit.
• Based on physician's orders, develop, implement, and revise the plan of treatment as necessary.
• Participate in education programs to improve therapy skills.
• Supervise 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from an accredited college or university or the foreign equivalent
• California State licensed Physical Therapist

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision (offering premium-free health insurance for full-time employees)
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Unlimited online continuing education
• Voluntary insurances
• Dependent care flex spending accounts
• Medical flex spending accounts
• Employee discounts

Community Overview

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.