Physical Therapy Assistant

Enhance Rehabilitation; City of Long Beach (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Enhance Rehabilitation is recruiting a Physical Therapy Assistant to assist patients under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. You will help implement individualized care plans and monitor patient responses, ensuring quality treatment and clear communication with physicians, directors, and staff.

On-site equipment will be used to deliver therapy. The role emphasizes hands-on patient interaction, collaborative care, and accurate charting of progress after each session, contributing to

Qualifications

• Qualified physical therapy assistant candidates.
• Work under guidance of a physical therapist.
• Assist in developing and implementing patient treatment plans.

Responsibilities

• Assist treating patients following individualized plans of care.
• Record patient conditions and responses after each visit.
• Discuss treatment with patients and coordinate with PT, Rehab Director and staff.
• Operate standard physical therapy equipment.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Equipment operation

Tools

Physiotherapy 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.