Senior Care PT Assistant — Compassionate Geriatric Rehab

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Tender Touch Rehab Services in East Hartford, CT seeks a compassionate Certified Physical Therapist Assistant to join our on-site Healthcare & Medical Services team, delivering individualized therapy to seniors in skilled nursing and long-term care settings.

You will implement PT treatment plans to improve mobility, safety and quality of life, perform gait and balance training, document in EMR accurately, and educate patients and caregivers while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team

Qualifications

• Certified Physical Therapist Assistant credentials required.
• Experience delivering patient-centered therapy to seniors in long-term care settings preferred.
• On-site role with collaboration in an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Implement PT treatment plans to improve mobility, function, safety and quality of life.
• Perform gait and balance training and functional activities.
• Maintain accurate EMR documentation of care provided.
• Educate patients and caregivers on therapies and home exercises.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure clinical excellence.

Skills

Compassionate care

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Gait and balance training

Education

Certified Physical Therapist Assistant (CPTA)

Job description

Tender Touch Rehab Services in East Hartford, CT seeks a compassionate Certified Physical Therapist Assistant to join our on-site Healthcare & Medical Services team, delivering individualized therapy to seniors in skilled nursing and long-term care settings.

You will implement PT treatment plans to improve mobility, safety and quality of life, perform gait and balance training, document in EMR accurately, and educate patients and caregivers while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team