Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Enhance Rehabilitation; Zion (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Enhance Rehabilitation is seeking qualified physical therapy assistant candidates to join our dynamic team. As a PTA, you will work under the guidance of a physical therapist and help implement individualized treatment plans for patients.

You will assist with all phases of physical therapy, discuss progress with patients, and document responses to treatments. Strong teamwork and reliable communication with staff are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• Qualified PTA with ability to follow plan of care.
• Experience assisting with PT treatment programs.
• Accurate documentation of patient conditions after each visit.

Responsibilities

• Assist treating patients by following an individualized plan of care.
• Develop and implement PT treatment programs with the PT's guidance.
• Assist patients with all phases of PT treatment and techniques.
• Discuss treatment with patients and record responses in charts after visits.
• Provide continuous communication with PT, Director or Rehab, and staff.
• Operate and apply knowledge of standard PT equipment.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Communication

Documentation

Tools

PT 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.