Geriatric Rehabilitation Physical Therapy Assistant

Azza HealthCare Agency; Belleville (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Azza HealthCare Agency seeks a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant to support restorative and rehabilitative care for senior residents in a long-term care setting.

You will implement treatment plans under a licensed PT, guide residents through therapeutic exercises, monitor progress, document outcomes, and collaborate with nursing and interdisciplinary teams to promote dignity, safety, and quality of life for residents.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, patient-focused demeanor.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to follow PT direction and support individualized care plans.
• Comfort providing therapeutic exercise instruction and monitoring responses.
• Reliable documentation skills and attention to resident outcomes.
• Ability to work effectively with a multidisciplinary care team.

Responsibilities

• Implement treatment plans under the direction of a licensed physical therapist.
• Guide residents through therapeutic exercises and related mobility activities.
• Monitor resident progress and assist with adjustments to support recovery goals.
• Document treatment outcomes and contribute to quality care standards.
• Collaborate with nursing, therapy, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Educate residents and families on exercises and care-related guidance.
• Maintain a mission-driven, person-centered approach focused on dignity and safety.

Skills

Compassionate demeanor

Communication skills

Follow PT direction

Therapy instruction

Documentation skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant

supporting restorative and rehabilitative care for senior residents in a senior care setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement treatment plans under the direction of a licensed physical therapist.
• Guide residents through therapeutic exercises and related mobility activities.
• Monitor resident progress and assist with adjustments to support recovery goals.
• Document treatment outcomes and contribute to quality care standards.
• Collaborate with nursing, therapy, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Educate residents and families on exercises and care-related guidance.
• Maintain a mission-driven, person-centered approach focused on dignity and safety.

Qualifications & Skills

• Compassionate, patient-focused demeanor and strong communication skills.
• Ability to follow PT direction and support individualized care plans.
• Comfort providing therapeutic exercise instruction and monitoring responses.
• Reliable documentation skills and attention to resident outcomes.
• Ability to work effectively with a multidisciplinary care team.