Full Time Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Enhance Rehabilitation; Caseyville (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Enhance Rehabilitation in Illinois seeks a qualified Physical Therapy Assistant to join our dynamic team. Working under the guidance of a Physical Therapist, you will help treat patients and implement individualized plans of care developed by Physical Therapists.

You will document patient responses, communicate with therapists and staff, and operate standard PT equipment to support patient outcomes and functional improvement.

Qualifications

• PTA credential and eligibility to work as PTA in the United States.
• Ability to follow an individualized plan of care under supervision.
• Strong documentation and communication with therapists and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with physical therapy treatments and techniques.
• Follow and implement care plans created by Physical Therapists.
• Discuss treatment with patients and record their progress after each visit.
• Provide continuous communication with Physical Therapist, Director of Rehab, and facility staff.
• Operate standard physical therapy equipment as required.
• Contribute to quality treatment and functional outcomes for patients.

Skills

Patient communication

Team collaboration

Clinical documentation

Education

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) degree

Tools

Physical therapy equipment

Job description

Enhance Rehabilitation is currently seeking qualified physical therapy assistant candidates to join our dynamic team. As an Enhance Rehabilitation physical therapist assistant, working under the guidance of a physical therapist, you will be a part of growing team. In this role, you’ll assist treating patients by following an individualized plan of care developed by Physical Therapists.

• 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.