Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Enhance Rehabilitation; Alton (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Enhance Rehabilitation is seeking qualified physical therapy assistant candidates to join our dynamic team. Working under the guidance of a physical therapist, you will assist in treating patients by following individualized plans of care developed by Physical Therapists.

You will help implement treatment programs, assist with all phases of therapy, discuss progress with patients, and record their responses in charts after each visit.

Qualifications

• Qualified physical therapy assistant candidates to join our dynamic team under the guidance of a physical therapist.
• Assist treating patients by following an individualized plan of care developed by Physical Therapists.
• Discuss treatment with patients and record patient conditions and responses to treatments in charts after each visit.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Communication

Clinical documentation

Education

Physical Therapist Assistant degree

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.