PRN Physical Therapist Assistant

Enhance Rehabilitation; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Enhance Rehabilitation in Des Plaines, IL seeks a qualified Physical Therapist Assistant to join our clinical team. You will work under the guidance of a physical therapist, assisting in executing patient care plans and contributing to progress notes.

Communicate treatment outcomes with the patient and the rehab team after each session. Daily duties include assisting with therapy sessions, documenting patient responses, and ensuring proper use of standard PT equipment.

Qualifications

• Graduate PTA program completed
• State licensure or eligibility preferred
• Strong patient-care and communication abilities

Responsibilities

• Assist physical therapists in implementing treatment plans
• Document patient conditions and responses after each visit
• Collaborate with rehab staff and physicians to optimize care
• Operate and maintain standard PT equipment

Skills

Patient care

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Physical Therapist Assistant degree

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.