Physical Therapist Assistant

Enhance Rehabilitation; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Enhance Rehabilitation in Des Plaines, IL is seeking a qualified Physical Therapy Assistant to join our dynamic team. Working under the guidance of a licensed Physical Therapist, you will help implement individualized plans of care and support patients throughout treatment.

The role involves assisting with all phases of therapy, documenting patient responses, communicating with therapists and staff, and applying standard PT equipment to achieve excellent functional outcomes.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in Physical Therapy Assistance.
• Ability to work under supervision of a Physical Therapist.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing individualized care plans under supervision.
• Help patients with all phases of therapy and techniques.
• Record patient status and responses after each visit.
• Provide ongoing communication with therapists and rehab staff.
• Operate standard physical therapy equipment.

Skills

Assist patients

Care plan implementation

Documentation

Team communication

Equipment operation

Education

AA/AS Physical Therapy Assistant

Tools

PT 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.