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

Tender Touch Rehab Services; Vernon (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Professional development

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Tender Touch Rehab Services is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant to join our Healthcare & Medical Services team. You will provide high-quality therapy services to seniors in skilled nursing and long-term care settings, implementing treatment plans under the direction of a Physical Therapist.

You will help improve residents’ function, independence, and quality of life while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Current Connecticut PTA license is required.
• Experience in geriatric patient care preferred.
• Ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Assist Physical Therapist in implementing treatment plans.
• Conduct therapeutic interventions for seniors in skilled nursing/long-term care.
• Document patient progress and communicate changes to the PT.
• Collaborate with nursing staff and therapists to support resident outcomes.

Skills

Geriatric care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Care planning

Patient documentation

Education

Licensed PTA (CT)

Job description

Tender Touch Rehab Services is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant to join our Healthcare & Medical Services team. In this role, you will provide high-quality therapy services to seniors in skilled nursing and long-term care settings, implementing treatment plans under the direction of a Physical Therapist. You will help improve residents’ function, independence, and quality of life while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. We offer a supportive, patient-centered culture, opportunities for professional development, mentorship, and career growth in diverse post-acute environments.