Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant

Health Here; Nitro (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Here is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to support senior patients in skilled nursing and long-term care facilities. You will implement individualized treatment plans under supervision, lead mobility-focused therapy, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic patient care.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, progress monitoring, and patient education to promote engagement and outcomes in a compassionate setting.

Qualifications

• Compassionate approach to patient care.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to implement and adapt treatment plans.
• Attention to detail in documentation and patient assessment.
• Knowledge of senior care and mobility techniques.

Responsibilities

• Implement individualized treatment plans under supervision of a Physical Therapist.
• Lead therapeutic exercises, gait and balance training, and functional mobility activities.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Accurately document treatments and monitor patient progress.
• Educate patients and families to promote understanding and engagement.
• Maintain a respectful, patient-centered, and evidence-based care environment.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication & teamwork

Treat­ment plan adaptation

Documentation accuracy

Senior care & mobility

Job description

Role:

Physical Therapist Assistant supporting senior patients in skilled nursing and long-term care facilities.

Responsibilities

• Implement individualized treatment plans under supervision of a Physical Therapist.
• Lead therapeutic exercises, gait and balance training, and functional mobility activities.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Accurately document treatments and monitor patient progress.
• Educate patients and families to promote understanding and engagement.
• Maintain a respectful, patient-centered, and evidence-based care environment.

Qualifications & Skills

• Compassionate approach to patient care.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to implement and adapt treatment plans.
• Attention to detail in documentation and patient assessment.
• Knowledge of senior care and mobility techniques.