Senior Care PT Assistant: Mobility & Independence

AccessHealth; Southgate (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

AccessHealth is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to support seniors in skilled nursing and post-acute care settings. You will work under a Physical Therapist’s supervision to implement treatment plans and help patients progress toward mobility and independence.

You will assist with evaluations, provide therapeutic exercises, document progress, and educate patients and families within an interdisciplinary team dedicated to high-quality care for older adults.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and dedicated caregiver with strong communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support rehabilitation.

Responsibilities

• Implement treatment plans under a Physical Therapist’s supervision.
• Assist with patient evaluations.
• Provide therapeutic exercises and modalities.
• Document progress of patients.
• Educate patients and families.

Skills

Compassionate

Dedicated

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Job description

AccessHealth is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to support seniors in skilled nursing and post-acute care settings. You will work under a Physical Therapist’s supervision to implement treatment plans and help patients progress toward mobility and independence.

You will assist with evaluations, provide therapeutic exercises, document progress, and educate patients and families within an interdisciplinary team dedicated to high-quality care for older adults.