Geriatric PTA: Enhance Seniors’ Mobility & Independence

Tender Touch Rehab Services; Colchester (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Tender Touch Rehab Services in Colchester, CT, is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant to support rehab services for seniors in skilled nursing and long-term care.

You will implement treatment plans created by Physical Therapists, provide therapeutic exercises, gait and balance training, and functional mobility interventions, while documenting progress in EMRs and collaborating with an interdisciplinary care team.

Qualifications

• PTA degree from an accredited program.
• State PTA license or eligibility in Connecticut.
• Experience in skilled nursing or long-term care environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement treatment plans designed by Physical Therapists.
• Provide therapeutic exercises, gait and balance training, and functional mobility interventions.
• Document progress in EMRs and communicate with interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Team collaboration

EMR documentation

Education

Physical Therapist Assistant degree

Job description

Tender Touch Rehab Services in Colchester, CT, is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant to support rehab services for seniors in skilled nursing and long-term care.

You will implement treatment plans created by Physical Therapists, provide therapeutic exercises, gait and balance training, and functional mobility interventions, while documenting progress in EMRs and collaborating with an interdisciplinary care team.