Physical Therapist Assistant

Enhance Rehabilitation; Freeburg (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Enhance Rehabilitation in Freeburg, IL is seeking a qualified physical therapy assistant to join our dynamic team. Working under a Physical Therapist, you will help implement individualized treatment plans and support patients through all phases of therapy.

You will communicate with therapists and rehab staff, document patient progress after each visit, and help operate standard PT equipment to ensure quality care and positive functional outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Assist physical therapists in implementing treatment plans
• Help patients with all phases of physical therapy treatment
• Discuss treatment with patients and document responses in charts
• Collaborate with physical therapists, directors, rehab and facility staff
• Operate 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.