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

Tender Touch Rehab Services; Shrewsbury (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Continuing education opportunities

Mentorship

Career advancement

Job summary

Tender Touch Rehab Services in New Jersey is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant to provide high-quality care for seniors in skilled nursing and long-term care settings. You will work under a supervising PT to implement individualized treatment plans aimed at improving mobility, function and quality of life.

Join a patient-centered team that values dignity, teamwork and ongoing education, with opportunities for mentorship, continuing education, and career advancement across

Qualifications

• Assist with therapeutic exercise and gait/balance training under supervising PT.
• Support functional mobility goals for seniors in skilled nursing settings.
• Document patient progress accurately in EMR.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic exercise, gait and balance training.
• Improve functional mobility and educate patients and families.
• Maintain accurate EMR documentation.

Skills

Therapeutic exercise

Gait training

Balance training

Functional mobility

Patient education

EMR documentation

Job description

Tender Touch Rehab Services is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant to provide high-quality, evidence-based care for seniors in skilled nursing and long-term care settings. Working closely with a supervising PT, you will implement individualized treatment plans focused on improving mobility, function, and quality of life. Responsibilities include therapeutic exercise, gait and balance training, functional mobility, and patient/family education, along with accurate EMR documentation. You’ll thrive in a supportive, patient-centered culture that values dignity, compassion, and teamwork, collaborating with an interdisciplinary healthcare team. We offer opportunities for mentorship, continuing education, and career advancement across diverse post-acute environments, along with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.