Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant

Northshore Home Health Care; Princeton (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Northshore Home Health Care is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide hands-on rehabilitation services in skilled nursing and post-acute care settings. You will deliver focused treatments aimed at mobility, strength, balance, and fall prevention, under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.

Collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, you will contribute to patient care plans, document progress, and educate patients and caregivers on rehabilitation strategies and safety to promote

Qualifications

• Compassionate with strong interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of rehabilitation techniques for seniors.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Detail-oriented with good documentation practices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individualized treatments focused on mobility, strength, balance, and fall prevention.
• Work under the supervision of a Physical Therapist to enhance functional outcomes and quality of life.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Maintain accurate documentation of treatments and patient progress.
• Educate patients and caregivers on rehabilitation strategies and safety.

Skills

Compassionate

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree in Physical Therapist Assistant

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Role: Physical Therapist Assistant providing hands-on rehabilitation services in skilled nursing and post-acute care settings.
Responsibilities:

• Deliver individualized treatments focused on mobility, strength, balance, and fall prevention.
• Work under the supervision of a Physical Therapist to enhance functional outcomes and quality of life.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Maintain accurate documentation of treatments and patient progress.
• Educate patients and caregivers on rehabilitation strategies and safety.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Compassionate with strong interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of rehabilitation techniques for seniors.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Detail-oriented with good documentation practices.