Geriatric Physical Therapist Assistant – Skilled Nursing & Long-Term Care

Tender Touch Rehab Services is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant to join our Healthcare & Medical Services team. In this role, you will provide high-quality therapy services to seniors in skilled nursing and long-term care settings, implementing treatment plans under the direction of a Physical Therapist. You will help improve residents’ function, independence, and quality of life while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. We offer a supportive, patient-centered culture, opportunities for professional development, mentorship, and career growth in diverse post-acute environments. Deliver physical therapy interventions under PT supervision to improve strength, mobility, and balance for senior patients Implement individualized treatment plans focused on safety, independence, and functional goals Accurately document treatments, progress notes, and patient responses in EMR systems Assist with patient evaluations by gathering data and observing functional abilities Educate patients, families, and caregivers on exercises, mobility strategies, and use of assistive devices Collaborate with PTs, nursing, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care and discharge planning Maintain a safe treatment environment, following infection control and fall-prevention protocols Participate in team meetings, in-services, and quality improvement initiatives Support a patient-centered, dignified care experience aligned with Tender Touch’s values Stay current with evidence-based therapy practices and participate in ongoing professional development Therapeutic exercise and functional training Gait and balance training Safe patient handling and transfer techniques Post-acute and long-term care rehab practices Treatment documentation and EMR use Care planning and goal setting Patient and family education Interdisciplinary team collaboration Vital signs monitoring and basic clinical assessment Knowledge of Medicare and insurance rehab guidelines Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k Current state-licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Graduate of an accredited PTA program (CAPTE) Current CPR/BLS certification Experience in skilled nursing or long-term care preferred