PRN Physical Therapist Assistant - Aliya of Highwood

Enhance Rehabilitation; Highwood (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Enhance Rehabilitation is seeking a qualified physical therapy assistant to support patient care under the supervision of a physical therapist. You will help implement individualized plans and assist with various PT techniques to promote functional improvement.

You will discuss progress with patients, document responses, and collaborate with the PT, Rehab Director, and facility staff while utilizing standard PT equipment to deliver quality therapy services.

Qualifications

• Qualified physical therapy assistant.
• Ability to document patient progress clearly.
• Strong communication with patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Ensure every patient receives quality treatment and achieves good outcomes.
• With PT guidance, develop and implement treatment plans based on patient needs.
• Assist patients with all phases of PT treatment and techniques.
• Discuss treatment with patients and record responses in charts after each visit.
• Maintain continuous communication with Physical Therapist, Director or Rehab, and facility staff.
• Operate and apply knowledge of standard physical therapy equipment.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified physical therapy assistant

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.