Flexible-Schedule Home Health PTA: 1:1 Patient Care

BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc.; Gloucester City (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc. is seeking a compassionate Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant for patients in Gloucester City, New Jersey.

The PTA will support patients in their homes, from hospital discharge through ongoing recovery, under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. Responsibilities include administering treatments, conducting tests, educating clients, and updating the care plan as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Have current licensure in the state of PA as a Physical Therapy Assistant.
• Graduate from a two-year PTA program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Have two years of PTA experience and a satisfactory proficiency exam if required.
• Have at least one year of work experience under supervision of a qualified Physical Therapist.
• Home healthcare experience welcomed but not required.

Responsibilities

• See a client through care needs from hospital discharge to a safe, independent home life.
• Assist clients in attaining or maintaining physical wellbeing with treatments, tests, education, and interventions under a licensed PT.
• Continuously assess and revise the PT care plan and participate in multidisciplinary care planning.

Skills

Compassionate care

Active listening

Excellent communication

Education

PA PTA licensure

Two-year PTA program (APTA approved)

Two years PTA experience

One year under PT supervision

Home healthcare experience welcomed

Tools

Documentation/EMR

Job description

BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc. is seeking a compassionate Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant for patients in Gloucester City, New Jersey.

The PTA will support patients in their homes, from hospital discharge through ongoing recovery, under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. Responsibilities include administering treatments, conducting tests, educating clients, and updating the care plan as part of a multidisciplinary team.