Geriatric PTA: Improve Seniors’ Mobility & Independence

Tender Touch Rehab Services; Windsor Locks (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Tender Touch Rehab Services is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant to support high-quality rehab services for seniors in skilled nursing and long-term care settings. This on-site role will implement treatment plans designed by Physical Therapists, delivering therapeutic exercises, gait and balance training, and functional mobility activities to enhance safety and independence.

You will document progress in EMRs, collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team, and benefit from

Qualifications

• PTA provides on-site rehab under PT supervision.
• Implement prescribed therapeutic exercises and mobility interventions.
• Document progress accurately in EMRs and communicate with the care team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out treatment plans designed by Physical Therapists.
• Provide therapeutic exercises, gait and balance training, and functional mobility activities.
• Help enhance residents' safety, independence, and quality of life.
• Document progress in EMRs and participate in team rounds.

Skills

Therapeutic exercises

Gait & balance training

Functional mobility

EMR documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Mentorship & growth

Education

Physical Therapist Assistant degree

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Tender Touch Rehab Services is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant to support high-quality rehab services for seniors in skilled nursing and long-term care settings. This on-site role will implement treatment plans designed by Physical Therapists, delivering therapeutic exercises, gait and balance training, and functional mobility activities to enhance safety and independence.

You will document progress in EMRs, collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team, and benefit from