Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant

Altru Rehabilitation Hospital, part of Altru Health System, is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant to join our Healthcare & Medical Services team. In this role, you will implement treatment plans under the direction of a Physical Therapist, support patients in regaining function and independence, and document patient progress accurately. You will collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary team in a compassionate, patient-centered environment that values respect, teamwork, and continuous learning. This position offers the opportunity to work with advanced rehab technologies, participate in ongoing professional development, and make a direct impact on patients' long-term recovery goals and quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Implement physical therapy treatment plans as directed by a licensed Physical Therapist
• Provide therapeutic exercises, gait training, balance and functional mobility training to patients
• Educate patients and families on home exercise programs and safe mobility techniques
• Monitor patient responses to treatment and report changes to the supervising Physical Therapist
• Accurately document all treatments, patient progress, and communication in the EMR system
• Assist with patient transfers, positioning, and use of assistive devices to promote safety and independence
• Maintain a clean, safe treatment environment and ensure proper use and care of therapy equipment
• Follow infection control, safety, and regulatory guidelines at all times
• Participate in interdisciplinary care conferences and collaborate with the broader care team
• Engage in ongoing professional development, in-service training, and quality improvement initiatives

Required Skills

• Therapeutic exercise implementation
• Gait and balance training
• Application of physical therapy modalities (e.g., heat, cold, electrical stimulation, ultrasound)
• Patient transfer and mobility techniques
• Documentation in electronic medical records (EMR)
• Home exercise program instruction
• Basic musculoskeletal and neuromuscular assessment under PT direction
• Pain management techniques within PTA scope
• Infection control and safety procedures
• Interdisciplinary teamwork and collaboration
• Time management in a clinical setting
• Patient and family education
• Professional communication with patients and staff