Physical Therapist Assistant

Enhance Rehab; Jacksonville (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Enhance Rehabilitation is seeking qualified physical therapy assistant candidates to join our dynamic team in Jacksonville, IL. As an Enhance Rehabilitation PTA, you will work under the supervision of a physical therapist to support patient care and carry out individualized treatment plans.

You will assist with all phases of physical therapy, document patient responses, communicate with therapists and staff, and operate standard PT equipment to help patients achieve excellent functional outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure each patient receives quality treatment with excellent functional outcomes.
• Assist in developing and implementing physical therapy treatment programs based on each patient's needs in collaboration with the Physical Therapist.
• Assist patients with all phases of physical therapy treatment and techniques and document patient responses after each visit.

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.