Physical Therapist Assistant/PTA

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

We currently seek an exceptional State Board Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team in the Roseville Outpatient setting in a part-time position offered with a full benefit package. This opportunity is available immediately.

Our Roseville Clinic has a wonderful Director and inclusive professional team of Clinicians along with being a beautiful state-of-the-art facility - do not miss this opportunity!

The Physical Therapist Assistant assists the physical therapist in the evaluation and treatment of patients.

• 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.
• 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.