Compassionate Physical Therapy Assistant for Senior Care

Renewal Rehab; Colchester (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Renewal Rehab is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant to support high-quality therapy services for seniors in skilled nursing and post-acute care. You will implement PT treatment plans focused on restoring mobility, function, and independence, while delivering patient-centered, evidence-based care.

You’ll collaborate closely with supervising PTs and an interdisciplinary team, document in EMR, and educate patients and families.

Qualifications

• Provides patient-centered PTA care for seniors in SNF and post-acute settings.
• Collaborates with supervising PTs and interdisciplinary teams.
• Documents patient progress in EMR and educates patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Support therapy services for seniors in skilled nursing and post-acute care.
• Implement physical therapy treatment plans to restore mobility and independence.
• Collaborate with supervising PTs and the care team to optimize outcomes.
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans and home programs.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Associate degree as Physical Therapist Assistant

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Renewal Rehab is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant to support high-quality therapy services for seniors in skilled nursing and post-acute care. You will implement PT treatment plans focused on restoring mobility, function, and independence, while delivering patient-centered, evidence-based care.

You’ll collaborate closely with supervising PTs and an interdisciplinary team, document in EMR, and educate patients and families.