Full-Time Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Rock Island

Enhance Rehabilitation; Rock Island (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Enhance Rehabilitation is seeking qualified physical therapy assistant candidates to join our team. Working under the guidance of a licensed physical therapist, you will help provide patient-centered care and support the implementation of individualized treatment plans.

You will assist patients with all phases of physical therapy, discuss treatment progress with patients, and maintain thorough documentation.

Qualifications

• Experience or qualification as a physical therapy assistant preferred.
• Ability to follow a treatment plan under supervision of a licensed physical therapist.
• Strong communication with patients and healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients under the guidance of a licensed physical therapist to implement treatment plans.
• Contribute to development and execution of treatment programs based on patient needs.
• Support patients through all phases of physical therapy techniques and activities.
• Record patient responses and progress in charts after each visit and discuss treatment with the PT and rehab staff.
• Maintain open communication with the physical therapist, director or rehab, and facility staff.
• Operate and maintain standard 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.