Physical Therapist Assistant - Skilled Nursing

Renewal Rehab; Rochelle (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Renewal Rehab seeks a compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant to provide high-quality rehabilitative care to seniors in skilled nursing and post-acute settings. Working under the direction of a Physical Therapist, you will implement treatment plans, lead therapeutic exercises, provide gait and balance training, and document patient progress.

You’ll collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary team to promote functional gains, safety, and independence.

Qualifications

• Provide rehabilitative care to seniors in skilled nursing and post-acute settings.
• Implement treatment plans under the direction of a Physical Therapist.
• Lead therapeutic exercises and gait/balance training.
• Document patient progress and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with implementing treatment plans for patients.
• Lead therapeutic exercises as directed by the PT.
• Provide gait and balance training.
• Document progress and communicate with the care team.

Skills

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Communication

Clinical documentation

Education

Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assisting

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Renewal Rehab seeks a compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant to provide high-quality rehabilitative care to seniors in skilled nursing and post-acute settings. Working under the direction of a Physical Therapist, you will implement treatment plans, lead therapeutic exercises, provide gait and balance training, and document patient progress. You’ll collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary team to promote functional gains, safety, and independence. Renewal Rehab offers a supportive, patient-centered culture with strong clinical resources, mentorship, growth opportunities, and the chance to make a daily impact on seniors’ quality of life.