PTA-Physical Therapist Assistant

Enhance Rehab; Burbank (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Burbank, Illinois is seeking a qualified physical therapy assistant to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will work under the guidance of physical therapists and assist in implementing individualized treatment plans for patients. Your responsibilities will include ensuring quality treatment, developing programs based on patient needs, and maintaining communication with team members. Applicants should have completed a relevant education and possess strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a physical therapist assistant program and be licensed.
• Ability to assist patients with various physical therapy techniques.
• Good communication skills for patient discussions and record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Assist physical therapists in developing treatment programs.
• Provide quality treatment to ensure excellent outcomes.
• Record patient progress and communicate conditions to the team.

Skills

Knowledge of physical therapy treatment techniques

Effective communication skills

Ability to work under supervision

Education

Graduation from an accredited physical therapist assistant program

Tools

Standard 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.