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

Tender Touch Rehab Services; Town of Middletown (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Tender Touch Rehab Services in New York is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant to provide high-quality rehabilitation to seniors in skilled nursing and long-term care settings. The PTA will implement individualized treatment plans under the direction of a Physical Therapist.

You will conduct therapeutic exercises, gait and balance training, and patient education, while maintaining accurate documentation and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to support mobility,

Qualifications

• Provide rehabilitation services to seniors in skilled nursing and long-term care settings.
• Implement individualized treatment plans under the direction of a Physical Therapist.
• Focus on improving mobility, function, independence and quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Perform therapeutic exercises and gait/balance training.
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans and home programs.
• Maintain accurate documentation and progress notes.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes.

Job description

Tender Touch Rehab Services is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant to provide high-quality rehabilitation services to seniors in skilled nursing and long-term care settings. The PTA will implement individualized treatment plans under the direction of a Physical Therapist, focusing on improving mobility, function, independence, and quality of life. Responsibilities include therapeutic exercises, gait and balance training, patient and family education, accurate documentation, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team. Join a supportive, patient-centered culture that values dignity, compassion, clinical excellence, and offers mentorship, professional growth, and advancement opportunities.