Hebrew SeniorLife, a Harvard Medical School–affiliated nonprofit, seeks a compassionate Physical Therapy Assistant to provide per diem rehabilitative care for older adults in a long-term care setting. Working under the direction of licensed physical therapists, you’ll implement individualized treatment plans, assist with therapeutic exercises, mobility and balance training, and document progress in accordance with regulatory standards. You’ll collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, educate residents and families, and support a culture of dignity, safety, and inclusion while advancing best practices in aging services. Implement physical therapy treatment plans under supervision of a licensed PT Provide therapeutic exercises, gait, balance, and mobility training to older adults Assist with safe transfers, positioning, and use of assistive devices Accurately document treatments, resident progress, and outcomes in EHR systems Collaborate with nursing, rehab, and interdisciplinary team members on care plans Educate residents and families on exercises, safety, and use of equipment Adhere to infection control, safety, and regulatory standards in long-term care Participate in case conferences and contribute to functional goal setting Monitor residents’ responses to therapy and report changes to PT and care team Support a respectful, inclusive environment aligned with Hebrew SeniorLife’s mission Geriatric physical therapy support Therapeutic exercise implementation Mobility and transfer training Balance and gait training Electronic health record documentation Care planning in long-term care Infection control practices Patient and family education Interdisciplinary team collaboration Regulatory and compliance documentation Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k Current state license or certification as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) CPR/BLS certification Experience in long-term care or skilled nursing preferred
