PTA: Hands-On Rehab Assistant Driving Patient Outcomes

Enhance Rehab; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Enhance Rehabilitation is seeking a qualified physical therapy assistant to join our team in Illinois. Working under the guidance of a physical therapist, you will support patients by following individualized plans of care and delivering hands-on therapy during treatment sessions.

You will document patient responses, communicate progress with the supervising PT and clinic staff, and help operate standard PT equipment to ensure safe, effective care.

Qualifications

• Qualified physical therapy assistant seeking to work under PT supervision.
• Ability to follow individualized care plans.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure every patient receives quality treatment resulting in excellent functional outcomes.
• Develop and implement treatment programs with a PT based on patient needs.
• Assist patients with all phases of physical therapy treatment.
• Discuss treatment with patients and record results in charts after each visit.
• Provide continuous communication with PT, Director or Rehab, and facility staff.
• Operate and apply knowledge of standard physical therapy equipment.

Skills

Patient care

Therapy techniques

Documentation

Communication

Equipment operation

Teamwork

Job description

Enhance Rehabilitation is seeking a qualified physical therapy assistant to join our team in Illinois. Working under the guidance of a physical therapist, you will support patients by following individualized plans of care and delivering hands-on therapy during treatment sessions.

You will document patient responses, communicate progress with the supervising PT and clinic staff, and help operate standard PT equipment to ensure safe, effective care.