Geriatric Physical Therapist Assistant

Tender Touch Rehab Services; Hockessin (DE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Tender Touch Rehab Services is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant to support seniors in skilled nursing and long-term care settings. You will implement individualized treatment plans under the direction of a Physical Therapist, focusing on mobility, function, and quality of life.

You’ll perform therapeutic exercises, gait and balance training, and safe transfers, while documenting progress and communicating with patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Perform therapeutic exercise, gait and balance training, and safe transfers.
• Document patient progress and outcomes in medical records.
• Provide patient and family education on treatment plans and home programs.

Job description

Tender Touch Rehab Services is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant to join our Healthcare & Medical Services team, providing rehab care to seniors in skilled nursing and long-term care settings. The PTA will implement individualized treatment plans under the direction of a Physical Therapist, focusing on improving mobility, function, and quality of life. Responsibilities include therapeutic exercise, gait and balance training, safe transfers, documentation, and patient/family education. You’ll work closely with an interdisciplinary team in a supportive, patient-centered culture that values dignity, compassion, and respect. Tender Touch offers opportunities for mentorship, professional growth, and advancement, along with competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k).