Physical Therapist Assistant

Enhance Rehabilitation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Enhance Rehabilitation seeks a qualified Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team. Working under a Physical Therapist, you will assist in treating patients by following individualized plans of care and supporting treatment programs developed by therapists.

You will help patients through all phases of therapy, document progress, and maintain communication with the therapy team to ensure quality outcomes and seamless care delivery.

Qualifications

• Qualified Physical Therapist Assistant required.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients under the direction of a Physical Therapist.
• Help develop and implement treatment programs based on individual needs.
• Support patients through all phases of therapy and techniques.
• Record patient progress and responses after each visit.
• Maintain open communication with therapists and rehab staff.
• Operate standard therapy equipment and submit charts as required.

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.