Licensed PTA — Hands-On Rehab Specialist

Encore Village of Schaumburg; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Encore Village of Schaumburg is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team.

The role is full-time, Sunday through Thursday, providing rehab services under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist and contributing to patient care, documentation, and program implementation. Strong communication and teamwork are essential in delivering individualized treatments.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PTA program.
• Current IL State Licensure.
• CPR Certification.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Results-oriented with strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with therapy documentation (NetHealth).
• Must pass a medical and physical examination.

Responsibilities

• Attends and contributes to patient care, staffing conferences and other required meetings as a representative of physical therapy, under the direction of the physical therapist.
• Responsible for the effective and efficient delivery of rehab services; adherence to an established plan of care, department, and patient(s)' schedule, and timely documentation of services.
• Works with other members of the rehabilitation team to implement programs and activities consistent with the needs and capabilities of each patient.
• Acts as an assistant to the Physical Therapist when the Physical Therapist is performing tests, evaluations, and complex procedures.
• Instruct patients, families, and other caregivers in the skills and techniques of the physical therapy treatment program under the supervision of the Physical Therapist.
• Maintains appropriate and timely documentation for all patients treated.
• Cleans, maintains, identifies and reports the need for repair of equipment, as necessary.
• Implements a patient's individualized treatment plan as established by the primary Physical Therapist.
• Provides individualized physical therapy treatments.

Skills

PTA license

CPR Certified

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Documentation proficiency

Education

Graduate of PTA program

Tools

NetHealth

Job description

Encore Village of Schaumburg is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team.

The role is full-time, Sunday through Thursday, providing rehab services under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist and contributing to patient care, documentation, and program implementation. Strong communication and teamwork are essential in delivering individualized treatments.