Geriatric Physical Therapist Assistant - Long-Term Care

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

Job summary

Tender Touch Rehab Services is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant to support seniors in skilled nursing and long‑term care settings. The PTA will implement individualized treatment plans under PT supervision, focusing on strength, mobility, balance, pain management, and functional independence.

Responsibilities include conducting therapeutic exercises, gait and transfer training, documenting progress, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Implement individualized treatment plans under PT supervision.
• Conduct therapeutic exercises, gait and transfer training, and mobility tasks.
• Document progress and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.
• Support seniors in skilled nursing and long-term care settings.

Job description

Tender Touch Rehab Services is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant to support seniors in skilled nursing and long‑term care settings. The PTA will implement individualized treatment plans under PT supervision, focusing on strength, mobility, balance, pain management, and functional independence. Responsibilities include conducting therapeutic exercises, gait and transfer training, documenting progress, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. Join a supportive, patient‑centered culture that values clinical excellence, mentorship, professional growth, and evidence‑based practice in post‑acute care.