Geriatric Physical Therapy Assistant

Health Wealth Safe; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Wealth Safe is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to support comprehensive care for older adults in a healthcare setting. The role involves assisting in treatment plans and leading therapeutic exercises to improve mobility and function.

You will monitor patient progress, document care, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support seniors across care settings, promoting safe and effective care.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, patient-focused approach with strong communication skills.
• Ability to assist with therapeutic exercise instruction and patient education.
• Attention to detail for accurate documentation.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Commitment to improving quality of life and promoting safe, effective care.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing physical therapy treatment plans.
• Lead or support therapeutic exercises to improve mobility and function.
• Monitor patient progress and respond to changes in condition.
• Document patient care and therapy activities accurately.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team to support seniors across care settings.

Skills

Patient empathy

Exercise instruction

Documentation

Teamwork

Quality of life

Job description

Physical Therapy Assistant to support comprehensive care for older adults in a healthcare setting.

Key Duties

• Assist in implementing physical therapy treatment plans.
• Lead or support therapeutic exercises to improve mobility and function.
• Monitor patient progress and respond to changes in condition.
• Document patient care and therapy activities accurately.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team to support seniors across care settings.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Compassionate, patient-focused approach with strong communication skills.
• Ability to assist with therapeutic exercise instruction and patient education.
• Attention to detail for accurate documentation.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Commitment to improving quality of life and promoting safe, effective care.