Job Description
Job Title: Physical Therapist Assistant-- Geriatrics
Location: SNF setting, 130 beds
Salary Range: $31-$34 per hour
Work Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, no weekend rotation
Job Summary:
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team in providing high-quality care to our geriatric patients. As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you will work under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist to help patients regain and maintain their physical abilities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform initial and ongoing assessments of patients' physical abilities and limitations
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the Physical Therapist
- Administer therapeutic exercises and modalities to improve patients' strength, range of motion, balance, and coordination
- Monitor and document patients' progress and adjust treatment plans as needed