Geriatric Physical Therapist Assistant - Skilled Nursing & Long-Term Care

Tender Touch Rehab Services; Chester (Delaware County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Tender Touch Rehab Services seeks a compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant to provide evidence-based care to seniors in skilled nursing and long-term care settings. You will work with Physical Therapists to implement treatment plans, guide therapeutic exercises, gait and balance training, and functional mobility to improve residents’ independence and quality of life.

You will document progress, collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, and educate patients and families in a

Qualifications

• Licensed PTA in the state.
• Experience with seniors in skilled nursing or long-term care preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice.
• Ability to educate patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Execute treatment plans under supervision.
• Assist with therapeutic exercises and gait/balance training.
• Promote functional mobility to enhance independence.
• Document progress and outcomes in patient records.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team and educate patients and families.

Skills

Compassionate care

Evidence-based practice

Gait training

Balance training

Therapeutic exercises

Documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Education

Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assisting

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant

Job description

Tender Touch Rehab Services is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant to provide high-quality, evidence-based care to seniors in skilled nursing and long-term care settings. Working closely with Physical Therapists, you will implement treatment plans, assist with therapeutic exercises, gait and balance training, and functional mobility to enhance residents’ independence and quality of life. You’ll document progress, collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, and educate patients and families—all within a supportive, patient-centered culture that values clinical excellence, mentorship, and professional growth.