Geriatric PT Assistant — Restore Mobility & Dignity

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

401k

Job summary

Tender Touch Rehab Services in Newark, NJ seeks a compassionate Certified Physical Therapist Assistant to join our Healthcare & Medical Services team. This on-site role focuses on implementing PT plans for seniors in skilled nursing and long-term care settings.

You will lead therapeutic exercises, gait and balance training, and functional activities, with thorough EMR documentation and education for patients and caregivers, within a supportive, interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Licensed PTA with valid New Jersey credentials.
• Experience in geriatrics or long-term care preferred.
• Strong communication and patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Implement PT treatment plans for seniors in skilled nursing and long-term care.
• Conduct therapeutic exercise, gait and balance training, and functional activities.
• Maintain accurate EMR documentation and patient/caregiver education.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team to deliver evidence-based care.

Skills

Therapeutic exercise

Gait and balance training

EMR documentation

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Certified Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) credential

Job description

Tender Touch Rehab Services in Newark, NJ seeks a compassionate Certified Physical Therapist Assistant to join our Healthcare & Medical Services team. This on-site role focuses on implementing PT plans for seniors in skilled nursing and long-term care settings.

You will lead therapeutic exercises, gait and balance training, and functional activities, with thorough EMR documentation and education for patients and caregivers, within a supportive, interdisciplinary team.