PHYSICAL THERAPIST, Woodland Outpatient, PRN

BURGER PHYSICAL THERAPY has been serving the community for over 45 years!

At Burger Physical Therapy, we are dedicated to empowering patients to regain their mobility, enhance their physical well-being, and live fulfilling lives. We believe that a talented team of professionals is essential in achieving this mission, which is why we are actively seeking skilled Physical Therapists to collaborate with us.

The Woodland Outpatient Orthopedic Clinic is a busy clinic with a wonderful open atmopsphere. The on-site PT/Director is ready to welcome a new graduate or seasoned clinician. Schedules can be flexible to meet your personal needs.

A schedule in Woodland can consist of 10 or 8 hour days . . . or less!

Please review the job description below and feel free to call or text 916-934-3090 for any additional information.

PHYSICAL THERAPIST

SUMMARY

The Physical Therapist assesses, plans, organizes, and participates in rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Supervision of support staff in the clinical area
• Provide direct patient care as prescribed including evaluation and treatment planning
• Review physician's referral and patient's medical records to help determine diagnosis and required physical therapy treatment
• Collaborate with other personnel in developing and implementing physical therapy care plans
• Record prognosis, treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart or enter information into computer
• Identify and document goals, anticipated progress, and plans for reevaluation
• Evaluate effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit
• Instruct patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home
• Participate in educational activities of the service
• Participate in clinical studies
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Attendance

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Graduation from an approved Physical Therapy curriculum
• Licensed by the state in which the Therapist practices
• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgement
• Good listening skills; strong verbal communication skills with a diverse range of individuals
• Must have the ability to work well under pressure and stay calm and focused in emergent situations
• Must be highly self-motivated and results-driven
• Possess a desire for further education to keep up with the ever-changing medical advances

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIORNMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers; handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.