Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant

Mental Health Association of Rochester; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Mental Health Association of Rochester is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to support therapy services for seniors in skilled nursing and post-acute settings. You will assist with implementing treatment plans, therapeutic exercises, mobility and balance training, under supervision of a Physical Therapist.

You will document patient progress, collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, and help educate patients and caregivers to promote a patient-centered environment focused on achieving

Qualifications

• Compassionate, caring approach essential for seniorscare.
• Strong communication with patients and families.
• Team collaboration within interdisciplinary care.
• Attention to accuracy in documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support high-quality therapy services for seniors in skilled nursing and post-acute care settings.
• Assist with implementing individualized treatment plans, therapeutic exercises, functional mobility, and balance training.
• Accurately document patient progress and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.
• Educate patients and caregivers, fostering a patient-centered environment focused on outcomes.

Skills

Compassionate attitude

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

Role: Physical Therapist Assistant

Responsibilities: Support high-quality therapy services for seniors in skilled nursing and post-acute care settings.

Assist with implementing individualized treatment plans, therapeutic exercises, functional mobility, and balance training.

Accurately document patient progress and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.

Help educate patients and caregivers, fostering a supportive, patient-centered environment focused on clinical outcomes.

Qualifications & Skills: Compassionate attitude, excellent communication, teamwork, and attention to detail.

Knowledge of therapeutic exercises, patient documentation, and mobility training.

Ability to work under the supervision of a Physical Therapist and contribute to a respectful, integrity-driven culture.