Geriatric Physical Therapist Assistant – Long-Term Care

Tender Touch Rehab Services is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant to support seniors in skilled nursing and long‑term care settings. The PTA will implement individualized treatment plans under PT supervision, focusing on strength, mobility, balance, pain management, and functional independence. Responsibilities include conducting therapeutic exercises, gait and transfer training, documenting progress, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. Join a supportive, patient‑centered culture that values clinical excellence, mentorship, professional growth, and evidence-based practice in post‑acute care. Implement physical therapy treatment plans under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist Provide therapeutic exercises, gait training, balance and transfer training for senior patients Assist with pain management and functional mobility to improve independence in daily activities Monitor, document, and report patient progress and response to treatment in the medical record Communicate and collaborate with PTs, OTs, nursing staff, and other interdisciplinary team members Educate patients, families, and caregivers on home exercises, safety, and functional strategies Ensure treatments follow evidence-based practice, regulatory guidelines, and facility policies Maintain a safe, clean, and compliant therapy environment, including proper equipment use Participate in care planning, case conferences, and discharge planning as needed Engage in ongoing professional development, mentorship, and quality improvement activities Therapeutic exercise implementation Gait and transfer training Balance and fall-prevention techniques Functional mobility and ADL training Geriatric rehabilitation principles Documentation and EMR proficiency Patient and caregiver education Pain management techniques within PTA scope Safety, body mechanics, and equipment use Interdisciplinary team communication Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k Current state licensure or certification as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program (Associate degree) Current CPR/BLS certification Experience or clinical rotations in geriatric or post-acute rehabilitation preferred