Geriatric Physical Therapist Assistant

Tender Touch Rehab Services; Gloucester City (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k

Job summary

Tender Touch Rehab Services is seeking a compassionate Certified Physical Therapist Assistant to join our Healthcare & Medical Services team, providing individualized therapy to seniors in skilled nursing and long-term care settings. In this on-site role, you will implement PT treatment plans, focusing on mobility, function, safety, and quality of life.

You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team in a patient-centered culture that values dignity and clinical excellence.

Qualifications

• Must hold PTA certification.
• Experience with seniors in skilled nursing or long-term care preferred.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement PT treatment plans for residents.
• Conduct therapeutic exercise, gait and balance training, and functional activities.
• Maintain accurate EMR documentation and progress notes.
• Provide education for patients and caregivers.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure quality care.

Skills

Therapeutic exercise

Gait and balance training

Functional activities

EMR documentation

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Certified Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Tender Touch Rehab Services is seeking a compassionate Certified Physical Therapist Assistant to join our Healthcare & Medical Services team, providing individualized therapy to seniors in skilled nursing and long-term care settings. In this on-site role, you will implement PT treatment plans focused on improving mobility, function, safety, and quality of life. Responsibilities include therapeutic exercise, gait and balance training, functional activities, accurate EMR documentation, and education for patients and caregivers. You will collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary team in a supportive, patient-centered culture that values dignity, respect, and clinical excellence. Tender Touch offers opportunities for mentorship, professional growth, and advancement, along with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401k. Join us to make a meaningful impact on seniors’ lives through evidence-based, compassionate care.