Physical Therapist Assistant

Enhance Rehabilitation; Proviso Township (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Enhance Rehabilitation is seeking a qualified Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team in Illinois. Working under a Physical Therapist, you will help implement individualized treatment plans and support patients in achieving functional goals.

The role involves assisting with therapy sessions, documenting patient progress, communicating with the therapy team, and ensuring safe application of equipment. This position offers hands-on experience in a supportive clinic setting.

Qualifications

• Assist patients under the guidance of Physical Therapists.
• Record patient conditions and responses in charts after each visit.
• Provide continuous communication with Physical Therapist, Director or Rehab, and facility staff.

Responsibilities

• Ensure each patient receives quality treatment and outcomes.
• Develop and implement physical therapy treatment programs with PT input.
• Assist patients with all phases of physical therapy treatment and techniques.
• Discuss treatment with patients and record progress in charts after visits.
• Operate and apply knowledge of standard physical therapy equipment.

Skills

Patient care

Treatment planning

Therapy techniques

Documentation

Team communication

Equipment operation

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.