Geriatric PT Assistant: Impactful Senior Care & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

401k

Job summary

Tender Touch Rehab Services is seeking a compassionate Certified Physical Therapist Assistant to join our Healthcare & Medical Services team. This on-site role serves seniors in skilled nursing and long-term care, implementing PT plans to improve mobility, safety and quality of life.

You will perform therapeutic exercise, gait and balance training, and functional activities while documenting in EMR and educating patients and caregivers.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active Certified Physical Therapist Assistant credential.
• Experience providing therapy to seniors in skilled nursing or long-term care.
• Ability to document accurately in an EMR system.

Responsibilities

• Implement PT treatment plans focused on mobility, function, safety and quality of life.
• Deliver therapeutic exercises, gait and balance training, and functional activities.
• Maintain accurate EMR documentation and patient education for caregivers.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team in a patient-centered culture.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Gait and balance training

Therapy plan implementation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

EMR documentation

Education

Certified Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Tender Touch Rehab Services is seeking a compassionate Certified Physical Therapist Assistant to join our Healthcare & Medical Services team. This on-site role serves seniors in skilled nursing and long-term care, implementing PT plans to improve mobility, safety and quality of life.

You will perform therapeutic exercise, gait and balance training, and functional activities while documenting in EMR and educating patients and caregivers.