Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Enhance Rehabilitation; Zion (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Enhance Rehabilitation is seeking qualified physical therapy assistant candidates to join our dynamic team. As an Enhance Rehabilitation physical therapist assistant, you will work under the guidance of a physical therapist to support patient care and treatment planning.

You will assist in implementing individualized plans, document patient responses, and communicate with the PT and rehab team to ensure quality outcomes. Existing facility staff and protocols guide daily activities.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified physical therapy assistant.
• Assist in implementing individualized plans of care developed by Physical Therapists.
• Maintain accurate patient charts and document responses to treatments.

Responsibilities

• Assist treating patients under the guidance of a Physical Therapist.
• Develop and implement treatment programs based on patient needs.
• Assist with all phases of physical therapy treatment and techniques.
• Discuss treatment with patients and record conditions after each visit.
• Maintain communication with Physical Therapist and staff.
• Operate standard physical therapy equipment.

Skills

Patient care

Treatment planning

Documentation

Team communication

Education

Associate degree in PTA

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.