Geriatric Physical Therapist Assistant - Long-Term Care

Tender Touch Rehab Services; Toms River (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Tender Touch Rehab Services is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant to provide high-quality rehabilitation to seniors in post-acute and long-term care settings. You will work under the direction of a Physical Therapist to restore function, mobility, and independence while respecting each resident’s dignity and goals.

Join a supportive, interdisciplinary team that values clinical excellence, mentorship, and professional growth as you help residents achieve meaningful outcomes and

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based rehab to seniors in post-acute and long-term care.
• Implement individualized treatment plans under supervision of a Physical Therapist.
• Deliver therapeutic exercise, gait and balance training, and functional mobility work.
• Educate patients and families to support goals and recovery.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation of progress and outcomes.

Job description

Tender Touch Rehab Services is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant to provide high-quality, evidence-based rehabilitation to seniors in post-acute and long-term care settings. The PTA will implement individualized treatment plans under the direction of a Physical Therapist, focusing on restoring function, mobility, and independence while honoring each resident’s dignity and goals. Responsibilities include therapeutic exercise, gait and balance training, functional mobility, patient and family education, and accurate documentation. Join a supportive, interdisciplinary, patient-centered team that values clinical excellence, mentorship, and professional growth.