PTA Physical Therapy Assistant

Enhance Rehabilitation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Enhance Rehabilitation is currently seeking a qualified physical therapy assistant to join our growing team. Working under the guidance of a physical therapist, you will be part of delivering patient-centered care and supporting treatment plans developed by PTs.

You will assist treating patients by following individualized plans of care, help implement programs, document patient progress, and communicate with therapists and staff to ensure quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Assist the physical therapist in developing and implementing treatment plans.
• Provide patient care under supervision and document progress.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

Enhance Rehabilitation is currently seeking a qualified physical therapy assistant candidates to join our dynamic team. As an Enhance Rehabilitation physical therapy 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.