Physical Therapist Assistant

Enhance Rehabilitation; Marengo (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Enhance Rehabilitation in Illinois is seeking a qualified Physical Therapy Assistant to join our growing team. Working under a Physical Therapist, you will implement and adjust care plans and support patients toward functional goals.

You will assist with all phases of therapy, document patient responses, and coordinate care with therapists and staff to ensure quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Licensed or eligible to practice as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
• Experience supporting patient care under a Physical Therapist.
• Ability to follow individualized care plans and document progress.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with all phases of physical therapy treatment.
• Follow care plans developed by Physical Therapists and adjust as needed.
• Record patient conditions and responses after each visit.
• Communicate with Physical Therapist, Director of Rehab, and staff about patient progress.
• Operate standard physical therapy equipment and maintain charts.

Skills

Patient care

Treatment planning

Communication

Education

Associate's degree in Physical Therapist Assistant

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.