Physical Therapist Assistant

Enhance Rehabilitation; Hillside (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Enhance Rehabilitation in Hillside, IL seeks a qualified physical therapy assistant to join our growing team. You will work under the supervision of a physical therapist to help implement individualized treatment plans and support patients through all phases of therapy.

You will document patient responses, communicate with the supervising PT and facility staff, and operate standard physical therapy equipment to promote functional outcomes and recovery.

Qualifications

• Qualified physical therapy assistant candidates in a clinical setting.
• Ability to follow plans of care and treat patients under supervision.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist treating patients by following individualized care plans.
• Help develop and implement therapy programs with the supervising PT.
• Discuss treatment with patients and record responses after each visit.
• Provide continuous communication with PT, Rehab Director and staff.
• Operate standard physical therapy equipment.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Documentation

Education

PTA certification

Tools

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.