Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Enhance Rehab; Alton (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuous professional development opportunities

Job summary

A healthcare rehabilitation provider in Alton is seeking a qualified physical therapy assistant to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will assist in developing and implementing individualized treatment plans for patients. You will ensure that each patient receives quality care, document their progress, and communicate continuously with the physical therapist and facility staff. The ideal candidate will have strong patient care skills and knowledge of physical therapy techniques, contributing to excellent functional outcomes for patients.

Qualifications

• Experience as a physical therapy assistant or relevant field is preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and staff.
• Awareness of physical therapy treatment methods.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing patient treatment programs.
• Ensure quality treatment results for patients.
• Document patient progress and responses to treatment.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Team collaboration

Knowledge of physical therapy techniques

Tools

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.