Geriatric PT Assistant — Restore Mobility & Safety

Mental Health Association of Rochester; Carlinville (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Mental Health Association of Rochester is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide hands-on care to seniors in skilled nursing and post-acute settings. The role includes implementing individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, balance, and safety, and documenting progress in the EMR.

You will collaborate with licensed PTs and an interdisciplinary team, and educate patients and families to promote understanding and engagement, contributing to quality rehabilitation outcomes.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, patient-centered approach.
• Strong clinical skills in senior care and post-acute rehabilitation.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to adapt treatment plans to meet individual needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on care to seniors in skilled nursing and post-acute settings.
• Implement individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, balance, and safety.
• Document patient progress accurately in the EMR system.
• Collaborate with licensed PTs and an interdisciplinary team.
• Educate patients and families to promote understanding and engagement.

Skills

Compassionate approach

Senior care clinical skills

Communication & teamwork

Adaptive treatment planning

Job description

Mental Health Association of Rochester is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide hands-on care to seniors in skilled nursing and post-acute settings. The role includes implementing individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, balance, and safety, and documenting progress in the EMR.

You will collaborate with licensed PTs and an interdisciplinary team, and educate patients and families to promote understanding and engagement, contributing to quality rehabilitation outcomes.