Geriatric Physical Therapist Assistant Assistant

Proforma Health; Florence (KY); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Proforma Health seeks a Physical Therapy Assistant to support frail seniors in maintaining safety, mobility, and independence in home and community settings. You will work under a PT plan to deliver skilled therapy and guide therapeutic activities.

Key duties include in-home visits, gait and balance training, device safety support, and caregiver education. Strong communication and reliable documentation are essential for coordinating with an interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• PTA credential/licensure as required by law.
• Strong patient-focused, compassionate communication skills.
• Ability to follow PT-directed plans and deliver hands-on therapeutic support safely.
• Comfort working with older adults and adapting interventions to individual needs.
• Reliable documentation and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with an interdisciplinary, person-centered care team to deliver skilled therapy according to treatment plans set by a Physical Therapist.
• Guide participants through therapeutic exercises, gait and balance training, and mobility-focused activities.
• Support safe use of assistive devices and reinforce mobility strategies.
• Provide center-based and in-home visits as assigned.
• Document services and communicate progress and concerns clearly.
• Educate caregivers to support safe mobility and ongoing care.
• Participate in team care planning and ongoing coordination to meet participant goals.

Skills

PTA licensure

Compassionate communication

Plan adherence

Geriatric care

Documentation & teamwork

Job description

Physical Therapy Assistant

to support frail seniors in maintaining safety, mobility, and independence in home and community settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with an interdisciplinary, person-centered care team to deliver skilled therapy according to treatment plans set by a Physical Therapist.


• Guide participants through therapeutic exercises, gait and balance training, and mobility-focused activities.


• Support safe use of assistive devices and reinforce mobility strategies.


• Provide center-based and in-home visits as assigned.


• Document services and communicate progress and concerns clearly.


• Educate caregivers to support safe mobility and ongoing care.


• Participate in team care planning and ongoing coordination to meet participant goals.

Qualifications & Skills

• Relevant physical therapy assistant credential/licensure as required by law.


• Strong patient-focused, compassionate communication skills.


• Ability to follow PT-directed plans and deliver hands-on therapeutic support safely.


• Comfort working with older adults and adapting interventions to individual needs.


• Reliable documentation and teamwork skills.