Geriatric Physical Therapist Assistant

Renewal Rehab; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Renewal Rehab is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant to support delivery of high-quality therapy services for seniors in skilled nursing and post-acute care settings. The PTA will implement treatment plans under the direction of a Physical Therapist, focusing on functional mobility, strength, balance, and safety to promote independence and quality of life.

Key duties include conducting therapeutic exercises, gait and transfer training, documenting progress, collaborating with an

Qualifications

• Proven ability to guide seniors through therapeutic activities.
• Experience documenting patient progress in clinical settings.
• Ability to collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team.

Responsibilities

• Conduce therapeutic exercises and mobility training.
• Perform gait and transfer training.
• Document progress and adjust plans as directed.
• Collaborate with care team to optimize patient outcomes.
• Educate patients and families about therapy goals and exercises.

Skills

Therapeutic exercises

Gait training

Transfer training

Documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient and family education

Job description

Renewal Rehab is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant to support delivery of high-quality therapy services for seniors in skilled nursing and post-acute care settings. The PTA will implement treatment plans under the direction of a Physical Therapist, focusing on functional mobility, strength, balance, and safety to promote independence and quality of life.

• conducting therapeutic exercises
• gait and transfer training
• documenting progress
• collaborating with an interdisciplinary care team
• educating patients and families

Join a collaborative, patient-centered culture with strong clinical support, mentorship, and growth opportunities.