Renewal Rehab is looking for Physical Therapist Assistant – Geriatric Rehabilitation in Pekin Mall, IL.
This local job opportunity with ID 3939255900 is live since 2026-11-03 17:21:59.
Renewal Rehab is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant to support evidence-based therapy services for seniors in skilled nursing and post-acute care facilities. In this role, you will implement treatment plans under the direction of a Physical Therapist, focusing on improving mobility, function, and quality of life. Collaborate within an interdisciplinary team, document patient progress, and educate patients and families. Renewal Rehab offers a collaborative, patient-centered culture, strong clinical resources, mentorship, professional development opportunities, and manageable caseloads in a supportive senior care environment. Implement physical therapy treatment plans under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist Provide therapeutic exercises, gait training, balance and functional mobility interventions for seniors Accurately document treatments, patient progress, and response to interventions in the medical record Assist with patient assessments by reporting observations and changes in condition to the PT Educate patients, families, and caregivers on home exercise programs and safe mobility techniques Collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team to support patient-centered care plans Ensure treatments follow regulatory, ethical, and company clinical standards Maintain a safe treatment environment and properly utilize therapy equipment Participate in care conferences, in-services, and ongoing clinical education Support quality improvement initiatives and outcomes tracking within the facility Therapeutic exercise implementation Gait training and mobility interventions Balance and fall-prevention techniques Functional transfer training Use of therapeutic modalities (e.g., heat, cold, electrical stimulation as allowed) Electronic medical record (EMR) documentation Geriatric rehabilitation techniques Post-acute and skilled nursing rehab protocols Patient and caregiver education Infection control and safety procedures Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k Active Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license in the state of practice Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program Current BLS/CPR certification Experience or clinical rotations in skilled nursing, post-acute, or geriatric rehab preferred5c143e31-5e48-4549-b638-05792d185386
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