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

Tender Touch Rehab Services; Gloucester City (NJ); On-site; USD 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Tender Touch Rehab Services is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant to support high-quality rehab services for seniors in skilled nursing and long‑term care settings. This on-site role involves carrying out treatment plans designed by Physical Therapists, delivering therapeutic exercises, gait and balance training, and functional mobility interventions to improve safety and independence.

You will document progress in EMRs, collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team, and

Qualifications

• Compassionate patient care in rehab settings.
• Ability to document progress accurately in EMRs.
• Willingness to work in skilled nursing and long-term care settings.

Responsibilities

• Carry out treatment plans designed by Physical Therapists.
• Provide therapeutic exercises, gait and balance training, and functional mobility interventions.
• Document progress in EMRs and collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team.

Skills

Therapeutic exercises

Gait training

Balance training

Functional mobility

EMR documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Associate's degree in Physical Therapist Assistant

Tools

EMR/EHR software

Job description

Tender Touch Rehab Services is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant to support high-quality rehab services for seniors in skilled nursing and long-term care settings. In this on-site role, you’ll carry out treatment plans designed by Physical Therapists, providing therapeutic exercises, gait and balance training, and functional mobility interventions that enhance residents’ safety, independence, and quality of life. You will document progress in EMRs, partner with an interdisciplinary care team, and benefit from strong clinical support, mentorship, and growth opportunities within a collaborative, patient-focused culture.