Physical Therapist Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

About Anointed Hands Wellness

Anointed Hands Wellness is a growing physical therapy and wellness practice focused on helping our clients move better, feel better, recover, and improve their overall quality of life.

Our approach extends beyond traditional rehabilitation. We combine personalized physical therapy with wellness and recovery services to address the whole person and create an exceptional patient experience.

We are looking for a motivated, dependable, and experienced Physical Therapist Assistant who enjoys working closely with patients, takes ownership of their responsibilities, and wants to be part of a growing practice.

 

Position Summary

The Physical Therapist Assistant works under the direction and supervision of the Physical Therapist to provide high-quality, individualized patient care.

This position requires more than the ability to perform exercises and treatments. We are looking for a PTA who can confidently manage a busy treatment schedule, recognize changes in a patient's condition, communicate effectively with the supervising PT, maintain timely documentation, and help create an organized and positive clinical environment.

The ideal candidate is proactive, personable, clinically confident, organized, and able to work independently within the PTA scope of practice.

 

Primary Responsibilities

Patient Care & Rehabilitation

• Provide skilled physical therapy interventions according to the Physical Therapist's established plan of care.
• Carry out therapeutic exercise, therapeutic activities, neuromuscular re-education, gait and balance training, manual techniques, and other appropriate interventions within the PTA scope of practice.
• Progress or modify treatment activities appropriately within the established plan of care.
• Monitor patient response to treatment and communicate significant changes to the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Provide appropriate patient education regarding exercises, activity modification, body mechanics, and home exercise programs.
• Help patients understand the purpose of their treatment and encourage active participation in their recovery.
• Maintain a welcoming, encouraging, and professional treatment environment.
• Assist with safe and efficient patient flow throughout the clinic.

Documentation & Compliance

• Complete accurate and timely daily treatment documentation.
• Document patient response, functional progress, interventions performed, and relevant clinical observations.
• Maintain documentation that supports medical necessity and skilled therapy services.
• Follow Medicare, insurance, clinic, and professional documentation requirements.
• Communicate with the supervising PT when reassessment, modification of the plan of care, or additional clinical direction may be necessary.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and follow HIPAA requirements.

Patient Experience

Every team member contributes to the patient's experience at Anointed Hands Wellness.

The PTA will:

• Build positive and professional relationships with patients.
• Help patients understand their treatment plan and goals.
• Encourage consistency with recommended visits and home programs.
• Recognize barriers that may prevent patients from successfully completing their plan of care and communicate those concerns to the appropriate team member.
• Work collaboratively with the front office and clinical team to maintain continuity of care.
• Help create an environment where patients feel heard, supported, and confident in their care.

Clinic Operations & Team Support

• Work collaboratively with Physical Therapists, rehabilitation staff, and administrative team members.
• Help maintain an organized, clean, safe, and treatment-ready clinical environment.
• Assist with directing and supervising rehabilitation technicians or support staff when appropriate.
• Identify opportunities to improve clinic efficiency and patient flow.
• Communicate schedule concerns, cancellations, or gaps that may affect productivity.
• Demonstrate flexibility when clinic needs change.
• Assist with onboarding or mentoring support staff as experience and leadership responsibilities grow.

Wellness & Whole-Person Care

Anointed Hands Wellness offers rehabilitation alongside a variety of wellness and recovery services.

The PTA should be comfortable learning about the services available within the practice so they can appropriately educate patients about options that may complement their rehabilitation or wellness goals.

This does not mean aggressive selling. Our expectation is that team members listen to patients, recognize potential needs, provide appropriate education, and help connect patients with services or providers that may benefit them.

Community & Practice Growth

As a growing private practice, every team member contributes to the success of the clinic.

The PTA may occasionally participate in:

• Community wellness events
• Educational presentations
• Physician or community outreach
• Patient education initiatives
• Clinic marketing activities
• Social media or educational content
• Referral relationship development
• Special clinic events and promotions

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is someone who:

• Genuinely enjoys working with people.
• Is confident interacting with a variety of patient populations.
• Can manage a busy clinical schedule without sacrificing quality of care.
• Demonstrates strong clinical judgment within the PTA scope of practice.
• Communicates concerns rather than allowing problems to go unresolved.
• Takes initiative and looks for ways to help the team.
• Is dependable and punctual.
• Completes documentation accurately and on time.
• Accepts feedback and demonstrates a desire to improve.
• Works well independently while understanding when collaboration with the PT is necessary.
• Understands that patient experience is just as important as the treatment itself.
• Wants to grow professionally and contribute to a growing practice.

Qualifications

Required:

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
• Current or eligible Illinois PTA license
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• Ability to meet the physical requirements associated with providing physical therapy services
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation

Preferred:

• 2+ years of outpatient physical therapy experience
• Experience treating orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions
• Experience working in a busy outpatient/private-practice environment
• Experience supervising or directing rehabilitation technicians
• Previous leadership, clinic operations, or team-development experience
• Interest in wellness, recovery, fitness, or integrative approaches to patient care

Exceptional candidates with less experience who demonstrate strong clinical skills, initiative, maturity, and leadership potential are encouraged to apply.

What Success Looks Like

A successful PTA at Anointed Hands Wellness:

• Provides excellent and consistent patient care.
• Maintains strong patient engagement and satisfaction.
• Keeps documentation current and compliant.
• Manages their schedule efficiently.
• Communicates effectively with the supervising PT and team.
• Takes ownership rather than waiting to be told what needs to be done.
• Helps maintain smooth clinic operations.
• Supports patients in successfully completing their plans of care.
• Contributes positively to the culture and growth of the practice.
• Demonstrates increasing independence and leadership over time.

Growth Opportunity

We believe in developing leaders from within.

For the right individual, this position has the potential to grow beyond traditional PTA responsibilities. Team members who demonstrate strong clinical outcomes, dependability, leadership, operational awareness, and commitment to the mission of Anointed Hands Wellness may have opportunities to take on additional leadership responsibilities as the practice grows.

Leadership development may include mentoring team members, supporting staff training, assisting with clinical operations, improving patient flow and productivity, participating in community outreach, and contributing to practice-growth initiatives.

Why Join Anointed Hands Wellness?

This is an opportunity for a PTA who wants to be part of something more than a traditional high-volume therapy environment.

You'll have the opportunity to provide meaningful patient care while working within a practice that values rehabilitation, wellness, education, personal connection, professional growth, and helping people achieve long-term improvements in their health and function.

If you are looking for a position where you can treat patients, contribute ideas, develop professionally, and become an important part of a growing practice, we'd love to hear from you.

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