PRN PTA-Physical Therapist Assistant

Enhance Rehabilitation; Homewood (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Enhance Rehabilitation is seeking qualified physical therapy assistant candidates to join our team in Homewood, IL. Under the guidance of a physical therapist, the PTA will assist in delivering individualized care and implementing treatment plans to improve patient function.

The PTA will work closely with the supervising Physical Therapist, Rehab Director, and facility staff to ensure quality outcomes. Responsibilities include patient assessment, treatment documentation, and operation of

Qualifications

• Qualified physical therapy assistant candidates with PTA degree.
• Ability to follow individualized care plans developed by Physical Therapists.
• Strong patient communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work under supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients by following a plan of care developed by Physical Therapists.
• Help develop and implement treatment programs tailored to patient needs.
• Assist with all phases of therapy and techniques.
• Discuss treatment with patients and record patient responses.
• Communicate with Physical Therapist, Director or Rehab, and facility staff.
• Operate and apply knowledge of standard PT equipment.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Communication with patients

Documentation

Following care plans

Education

Physical Therapist Assistant 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.