Home Health PTA: Flexible 1:1 Patient Care

BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc.; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc. in Camden, NJ is seeking a compassionate Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to serve patients in their homes, providing skilled PT services under supervision of a licensed PT.

The PTA will assess and treat patients at home, support discharge plans, educate clients and families, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to promote independence and dignity. Requires PA licensure, two-year PTA program, and relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Have current licensure or certification in the state of PA.
• Graduate from a two-year college level program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association, as indicated by school transcript or diploma, or
• Have two years of appropriate experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) and a satisfactory grade on a proficiency exam conducted, approved or sponsored by the U.S. Public Health Service when initial qualification occurred before December 31, 1977
• Have at least one year's work experience under the supervision of a qualified Physical Therapist.
• Previous home healthcare experience welcomed, but not required.
• A calm and reassuring presence, active listening skills, excellent assessment skills and strong written and verbal communication.
• The ability to deliver patient care as you would want those you love to be treated, with compassion, excellence, and reliability.

Responsibilities

• See a client through their care needs - from hospital discharge to living a safe home life with comfort, independence, and dignity.
• Assist clients in attaining or maintaining optimal physical wellbeing by providing treatment, tests, client education and appropriate interventions as delegated by a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Continually assess and revise the Physical Therapy - PT care plan, and participate with nursing in the multidisciplinary care plan, as appropriate.

Skills

Compassionate care

Active listening

Assessment skills

Communication

Patient education

Education

Two-year PTA program (APTA approved)

Job description

BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc. in Camden, NJ is seeking a compassionate Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to serve patients in their homes, providing skilled PT services under supervision of a licensed PT.

The PTA will assess and treat patients at home, support discharge plans, educate clients and families, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to promote independence and dignity. Requires PA licensure, two-year PTA program, and relevant experience.