Geriatric Physical Therapist Assistant

Tender Touch Rehab Services; Jersey City (NJ); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Tender Touch Rehab Services in Jersey City, NJ seeks a compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant to support seniors in skilled nursing and long-term care.

You will work under a Physical Therapist to implement treatment plans, lead exercises, gait and balance training, and promote safety and independence. Documentation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and patient-family education are essential to the role.

Responsabilités

• Assist in implementing individualized treatment plans under a PT's supervision.
• Lead therapeutic exercises and gait/balance training with seniors.
• Support functional mobility activities to enhance independence.
• Document patient progress and maintain accurate records.
• Educate patients and families on care plans and safety.

Description du poste

Tender Touch Rehab Services is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant to provide high-quality rehabilitative care to seniors in skilled nursing and long-term care settings. Working under the direction of a Physical Therapist, you will implement individualized treatment plans, lead therapeutic exercises, gait and balance training, and functional mobility activities to improve patient safety, independence, and quality of life. You will document progress, collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, educate patients and families, and contribute to a supportive, patient-centered culture focused on dignity, respect, and clinical excellence.