Physical Therapy Assistant: Enable Patient Recovery

Enhance Rehab; Belvidere (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Enhance Rehabilitation in Belvidere, IL is seeking a qualified physical therapy assistant to join our dynamic team. Working under the guidance of a physical therapist, you will help treat patients by following individualized plans of care.

You will participate in developing and implementing treatment programs, assist with all phases of therapy, and document patient progress after each visit. Communication with the Physical Therapist, Director of Rehabilitation, and facility staff is essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified physical therapy assistant working under supervision by a physical therapist.
• Experience assisting physical therapists in developing and implementing treatment plans.

Responsibilities

• Ensure every patient receives quality treatment resulting in excellent functional outcomes.
• With the assistance of a 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 of Rehabilitation, and facility staff.
• Operate and apply knowledge of standard physical therapy equipment.

Job description

Enhance Rehabilitation in Belvidere, IL is seeking a qualified physical therapy assistant to join our dynamic team. Working under the guidance of a physical therapist, you will help treat patients by following individualized plans of care.

You will participate in developing and implementing treatment programs, assist with all phases of therapy, and document patient progress after each visit. Communication with the Physical Therapist, Director of Rehabilitation, and facility staff is essential.