Physical Therapist Assistant

Azza HealthCare Agency; Carbondale (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Azza HealthCare Agency is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant in Carbondale, IL to support licensed Physical Therapists in implementing treatment plans and advancing patients' mobility and independence.

You will guide therapeutic exercises, monitor progress, document outcomes, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team to ensure comprehensive patient care while prioritizing safety and patient-centered approaches.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and empathetic approach to patient care.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of therapeutic exercises and patient monitoring.
• Ability to document care accurately and thoroughly.

Responsibilities

• Implement treatment plans under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Focus on improving mobility, strength, and functional independence of patients.
• Guide therapeutic exercises and monitor patient progress.
• Accurately document treatment outcomes.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Educate patients and families about treatment protocols.
• Uphold safety standards and promote person-centered care.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Teamwork

Documentation

Safety awareness

Job description

• Implement treatment plans under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Focus on improving mobility, strength, and functional independence of patients.
• Guide therapeutic exercises and monitor patient progress.
• Accurately document treatment outcomes.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Educate patients and families about treatment protocols.
• Uphold safety standards and promote person-centered care.

Role: Physical Therapist Assistant

Responsibilities

• Implement treatment plans under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Focus on improving mobility, strength, and functional independence of patients.
• Guide therapeutic exercises and monitor patient progress.
• Accurately document treatment outcomes.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Educate patients and families about treatment protocols.
• Uphold safety standards and promote person-centered care.

Qualifications & Skills

• Compassionate and empathetic approach to patient care.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of therapeutic exercises and patient monitoring.
• Ability to document care accurately and thoroughly.
• Commitment to safety, inclusion, and innovative care practices.