Geriatric PT Assistant — On-Site Mobility & Quality of Life

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, 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, providing individualized therapy to seniors in skilled nursing and long-term care settings. In this on-site role, you will implement PT treatment plans focused on improving mobility, function, safety, and quality of life.

You will collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary team in a supportive, patient-centered culture that values dignity, respect, and

Qualifications

• Must hold current PTA certification/licensure.
• Experience with senior care in skilled nursing is preferred.
• Ability to work within an interdisciplinary team setting.

Responsibilities

• Implement PT treatment plans to improve mobility, function, safety and quality of life.
• Provide therapeutic exercise, gait and balance training, and functional activities.
• Maintain accurate EMR documentation of progress and outcomes.
• Educate patients and caregivers; collaborate with the interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Therapeutic exercise

Gait and balance training

Functional activities

EMR documentation

Education for patients

Compassionate patient care

Education

Certified Physical Therapist Assistant

Job description

Tender Touch Rehab Services is seeking a compassionate Certified Physical Therapist Assistant to join our Healthcare & Medical Services team, providing individualized therapy to seniors in skilled nursing and long-term care settings. In this on-site role, you will implement PT treatment plans focused on improving mobility, function, safety, and quality of life.

You will collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary team in a supportive, patient-centered culture that values dignity, respect, and