Geriatric Physical Therapist Assistant

Tender Touch Rehab Services; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Tender Touch Rehab Services in New Haven, CT is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant to support seniors in skilled nursing and long-term care settings under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.

You will implement individualized treatment plans, lead therapeutic exercises and functional training, document progress, and contribute to an interdisciplinary team focused on dignity and quality of life.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant working under supervision.
• Able to document patient progress accurately.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team.

Responsibilities

• Provide rehab services for seniors in skilled nursing and long-term care settings.
• Implement individualized treatment plans under the direction of a Physical Therapist.
• Lead therapeutic exercises and functional training with patients.
• Document patient progress in accordance with standards.

Skills

Physical Therapist Assistant

Team collaboration

Patient-centered care

Documentation

Job description

Tender Touch Rehab Services is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant to provide high-quality rehab services for seniors in skilled nursing and long-term care settings. Under the direction of a Physical Therapist, you will implement individualized treatment plans, lead therapeutic exercises and functional training, and document patient progress in accordance with regulatory and facility standards. The ideal candidate is patient-centered, collaborative, and committed to clinical excellence, evidence-based care, and supporting seniors' dignity, independence, and quality of life in an interdisciplinary team environment.