PRN Physical Therapist Assistant - Pearl of Des Plaines

Enhance Rehab; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Enhance Rehabilitation in Des Plaines, IL is looking for a qualified Physical Therapy Assistant to join our dynamic team. Working under the guidance of a Physical Therapist, you will assist in treating patients according to individualized plans of care.

You will help develop and implement PT treatment programs, perform therapy techniques, document patient responses, and communicate with the PT, Rehab Director, and facility staff to ensure quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Qualified physical therapy assistant with ability to follow a plan of care.
• Strong communication with PT and staff.
• Ability to operate standard PT equipment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure every patient receives quality treatment to achieve excellent functional outcomes.
• Assist in developing and implementing PT treatment programs under the Physical Therapist.
• 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 of Rehab, and facility staff.
• Operate and apply knowledge of standard physical therapy equipment.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Documentation

Plan of care execution

Education

PTA degree

Tools

PT 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.