Geriatric PT Assistant — Mobility, Safety & Mentorship

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Tender Touch Rehab Services seeks a compassionate Certified Physical Therapist Assistant to join our Healthcare & Medical Services team in on-site facilities serving seniors in skilled nursing and long-term care settings.

You will implement PT treatment plans focused on improving mobility, safety, and quality of life, including therapeutic exercise, gait and balance training, and education for patients and caregivers.

Qualifications

• Certified Physical Therapist Assistant (CPTA) certification is required.
• Experience with elderly populations in skilled nursing and long-term care settings is preferred.
• On-site role in New Jersey with collaborative interdisciplinary care.

Responsibilities

• Perform therapeutic exercises and gait/balance training to improve mobility.
• Implement and adjust PT treatment plans to enhance safety and quality of life.
• Document patient progress accurately in EMR and educate patients and caregivers.

Skills

Therapeutic exercise

Gait and balance training

EMR documentation

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Certified Physical Therapist Assistant (CPTA) certification

Job description

Tender Touch Rehab Services seeks a compassionate Certified Physical Therapist Assistant to join our Healthcare & Medical Services team in on-site facilities serving seniors in skilled nursing and long-term care settings.

You will implement PT treatment plans focused on improving mobility, safety, and quality of life, including therapeutic exercise, gait and balance training, and education for patients and caregivers.