Geriatric Physical Therapist Assistant – Skilled Nursing

Tender Touch Rehab Services is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant to provide high-quality, evidence-based rehab services to seniors in skilled nursing and long-term care settings. Working under the direction of a Physical Therapist, you will implement individualized treatment plans, assist with gait training, therapeutic exercise, and functional mobility, and accurately document progress. Join a supportive, patient-centered team culture that values dignity, compassion, collaboration, and clinical excellence, with ongoing opportunities for mentorship, professional growth, and advancement in diverse post-acute care environments. Implement individualized PT treatment plans under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist Provide therapeutic exercises, gait training, balance and transfer training, and functional mobility interventions for senior patients Assist patients with use of assistive devices and adaptive equipment to promote safety and independence Observe, measure, and document patient progress, response to treatment, and changes in condition in the EMR Communicate effectively with PTs, nursing staff, physicians, and families to coordinate care plans Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs, safety strategies, and functional techniques Ensure treatments are delivered in accordance with regulatory, ethical, and company standards Contribute to interdisciplinary team meetings and care planning in the skilled nursing/long-term care setting Maintain a clean, safe, and organized treatment environment and inspect equipment for safety Participate in ongoing professional development, training, and quality improvement initiatives Therapeutic exercise implementation Gait and balance training Functional mobility and transfer training Geriatric rehabilitation techniques Skilled nursing/long-term care rehab Use of assistive devices and adaptive equipment Rehab documentation and EMR proficiency Patient and caregiver education Basic modalities (e.g., heat, cold, ultrasound as permitted by state) Infection control and safety procedures Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k Current state license or eligibility as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program (Associate’s degree) BLS/CPR certification Experience or clinical rotations in skilled nursing, long-term care, or geriatric rehab preferred Knowledge of state and federal regulations for rehab in SNF/long-term care settings