Dynamic Physical Therapy Assistant - Elevate Patient Care

Enhance Rehabilitation; Rochelle (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Enhance Rehabilitation in Rochelle, IL is seeking a qualified physical therapy assistant to join our dynamic team. Working under the guidance of a licensed physical therapist, you will help assess and treat patients according to individualized plans of care.

You will implement treatment programs, document patient responses, and communicate with the therapist, rehab director, and staff. The role emphasizes quality care, collaboration, and accurate charting using standard PT equipment.

Qualifications

• Qualified physical therapy assistant status required.
• Experience working under a licensed PT preferred.
• Excellent communication and charting abilities.

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

Physical Therapy Assistant

Tools

Physical therapy equipment

Job description

Enhance Rehabilitation in Rochelle, IL is seeking a qualified physical therapy assistant to join our dynamic team. Working under the guidance of a licensed physical therapist, you will help assess and treat patients according to individualized plans of care.

You will implement treatment programs, document patient responses, and communicate with the therapist, rehab director, and staff. The role emphasizes quality care, collaboration, and accurate charting using standard PT equipment.