Physical Therapist Assistant

Enhance Rehab; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a qualified physical therapy assistant to join its team in the United States. In this role, you will assist in treating patients under the guidance of a physical therapist, ensuring each patient receives quality treatment. Responsibilities include developing individual treatment programs, assisting patients with therapy techniques, and maintaining communication with the physical therapist and facility staff. This position is pivotal in achieving excellent functional outcomes for patients.

Qualifications

• Experience as a physical therapy assistant under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Ensure every patient receives quality treatment.
• Assist in developing and implementing treatment programs.
• Discuss treatment with patients and record conditions.
• Provide continuous communication with Physical Therapist, Director or Rehab, and facility staff.
• Operate and apply knowledge of 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.