Compassionate Physical Therapy Assistant, Hands-On Rehab Team

Enhance Rehabilitation; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Enhance Rehabilitation is seeking a qualified Physical Therapy Assistant to join our dynamic Illinois team. You will work under the guidance of a Physical Therapist, assisting with implementing individualized care plans and supporting patient progress.

In this role you will help with all phases of physical therapy, document patient responses, and maintain open communication with the PT, rehab director, and facility staff. The position emphasizes quality outcomes and hands-on equipment use.

Qualifications

• PTA must be graduate from an accredited PTA program.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Ensure every patient receives quality treatment resulting in excellent functional outcomes.
• With assistance of physical therapist, develop and implement physical therapy treatment programs based on each patient's particular needs.
• Assist patients with all phases of physical therapy treatment and techniques.
• Discuss treatment with patients and record patient conditions and responses to treatments in charts after each visit.
• Provide continuous communication with Physical Therapist, Director or Rehab, and facility staff.
• Operate and apply knowledge of standard physical therapy equipment.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Communication

Documentation

Education

Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) or equivalent

Job description

Enhance Rehabilitation is seeking a qualified Physical Therapy Assistant to join our dynamic Illinois team. You will work under the guidance of a Physical Therapist, assisting with implementing individualized care plans and supporting patient progress.

In this role you will help with all phases of physical therapy, document patient responses, and maintain open communication with the PT, rehab director, and facility staff. The position emphasizes quality outcomes and hands-on equipment use.