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

Tender Touch Rehab Services is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant to join our Healthcare & Medical Services team serving seniors in skilled nursing and long-term care. The PTA will deliver individualized treatment plans under the direction of a Physical Therapist, focusing on mobility, strength, balance, and functional independence. Responsibilities include implementing evidence-based interventions, documenting progress, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, and educating patients and families. We offer a supportive, patient-centered culture, opportunities for mentorship, professional growth, and advancement across diverse post-acute care settings. Assist Physical Therapist in implementing individualized treatment plans for senior patients Provide therapeutic exercises, gait training, balance and functional mobility interventions Monitor and document patient progress, outcomes, and responses to treatment in EMR Educate patients and families on home exercise programs, safety, and functional strategies Collaborate with interdisciplinary team (PT, OT, SLP, nursing, physicians, social work) Ensure treatment is delivered safely, effectively, and in accordance with care plans and regulations Assist with discharge planning by providing functional status updates and recommendations Maintain compliance with state, federal, and facility policies, including billing and documentation standards Participate in quality improvement, in-services, and continuing education activities Support a patient-centered, dignified care environment for seniors in skilled nursing and long-term care Therapeutic exercise implementation Gait training and transfer techniques Balance and fall prevention interventions Functional mobility and ADL training Geriatric rehabilitation principles Skilled nursing/long-term care clinical skills Use of rehabilitation equipment and modalities (per scope) Clinical documentation and EMR proficiency Patient and family education techniques Interdisciplinary care coordination Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k Active state-licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Graduation from an accredited PTA program (Associate degree) Current BLS/CPR certification Experience or clinical rotations in skilled nursing, long-term care, or geriatrics preferred