Physical Therapist, Outpatient Setting, Part Time

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 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 RESPONSIBILITES 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.