Senior Care PTA: Mobility & Independence Advocate

Renewal Rehab; Bushnell (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Renewal Rehab is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant to support seniors in skilled nursing and post-acute care. Under the direction of a Physical Therapist, you will deliver evidence-based interventions to improve mobility, strength, balance, and safety.

You will document progress in EMR systems and collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary team, engaging patients and families in education to enhance independence and quality of life within a mission-driven senior care

Qualifications

• Provide compassionate PTA care to seniors in skilled nursing and post-acute settings.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions to improve mobility, strength, balance, and safety.
• Document progress in EMR systems.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team and educate patients and families to enhance independence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver PTA interventions under the supervision of a Physical Therapist to improve mobility and safety.
• Monitor patient progress and update plans in the EMR.
• Educate patients and families to promote independence and quality of life.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary care team in a senior care setting.

Skills

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Patient education

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Renewal Rehab is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant to support seniors in skilled nursing and post-acute care. Under the direction of a Physical Therapist, you will deliver evidence-based interventions to improve mobility, strength, balance, and safety.

You will document progress in EMR systems and collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary team, engaging patients and families in education to enhance independence and quality of life within a mission-driven senior care