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

Tender Touch Rehab Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Tender Touch Rehab Services in New York, NY seeks a compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant to support high-quality rehab for seniors in skilled nursing and long-term care settings. This on-site role follows treatment plans created by Physical Therapists, focusing on exercises, gait and balance training, and functional mobility to enhance safety and independence.

You will document progress in EMRs, collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team, and grow professionally within a supportive,

Qualifications

• Licensed or eligible to practice as PTA in New York.
• Experience in geriatrics or long-term care is preferred.
• Strong communication and patient-facing skills.

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 communicate with care teams.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team to optimize resident outcomes.

Skills

Compassionate care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

EMR documentation

Gait training

Education

Associate degree in Physical Therapist Assistant

Tools

EMR 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.