Geriatric PT Assistant — Mobility & Quality of Life

Tender Touch Rehab Services; Vernon (CT); On-site; USD 56,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Tender Touch Rehab Services seeks a compassionate Certified Physical Therapist Assistant to join our Healthcare & Medical Services team, delivering individualized therapy to seniors in skilled nursing and long-term care settings. On-site role implementing PT treatment plans to improve mobility, safety, and quality of life.

You will perform therapeutic exercises, gait and balance training, and functional activities, with accurate EMR documentation and education for patients and caregivers.

Qualifications

• Must hold valid Certified Physical Therapist Assistant license.
• Experience providing PT support in geriatric or long-term care settings is a plus.
• Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Implement PT treatment plans to improve mobility, safety, and quality of life for seniors.
• Conduct therapeutic exercises, gait and balance training, and functional activities.
• Maintain accurate EMR documentation and educate patients and caregivers.

Skills

Therapeutic exercise

Gait and balance training

EMR documentation

Patient education

Education

Certified Physical Therapist Assistant

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Tender Touch Rehab Services seeks a compassionate Certified Physical Therapist Assistant to join our Healthcare & Medical Services team, delivering individualized therapy to seniors in skilled nursing and long-term care settings. On-site role implementing PT treatment plans to improve mobility, safety, and quality of life.

You will perform therapeutic exercises, gait and balance training, and functional activities, with accurate EMR documentation and education for patients and caregivers.