Part Time Physical Therapy Assistant, Home Health Visits

BAYADA Home Health Care; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for a part-time or per diem position in Harrisburg. The PTA will support adult and geriatric clients in their homes, enhancing their physical well-being through tailored treatment plans. This role emphasizes cooperation with licensed Physical Therapists and a commitment to patient-focused care. BAYADA offers comprehensive benefits, training opportunities, and values diversity in its workforce.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including paid holidays and medical plans

401k with company match

Training and scholarship opportunities

Recognition and rewards for performance

Qualifications

• Current Pennsylvania licensure or certification.
• At least one year of work experience under supervision of a qualified Physical Therapist.
• Two years of appropriate experience as a PTA is an alternative qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide treatment and tests to assist clients in attaining optimal physical well-being.
• Deliver client education and appropriate interventions as delegated by a licensed Physical Therapist.

Skills

Patient care

Physical therapy techniques

Communication

Education

Graduation from a two-year college program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association

Job description

BAYADA Home Health Care is currently seeking an experienced Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for a Part-Time or Per Diem opportunity providing home health visits for our Harrisburg Area Visits office. This office services adult and geriatric patients on a per-visit basis in territories throughout Dauphin or Cumberland County.

As a home care Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), you will assist clients in attaining or maintaining optimal physical well-being by providing treatment, tests, client education, and appropriate interventions as delegated by a licensed Physical Therapist.

Requirements for each Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA):

• Current licensure or certification in Pennsylvania.
• Graduation from a two-year college program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association, evidenced by transcript or diploma, or
• Two years of appropriate experience as a PTA and a satisfactory grade on a proficiency exam conducted or sponsored by the U.S. Public Health Service (for initial qualification before December 31, 1977).
• At least one year of work experience under the supervision of a qualified Physical Therapist.
• Additional activities as requested.

Our employees are our greatest asset:

• Comprehensive benefits including paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, vision, dental, and medical plans, employer-paid life insurance, 401k with company match, direct deposit, and employee assistance program.
• Learn more about BAYADA Benefits here.
• Be part of a caring team and a company that leads with our values.
• Feel confident, safe, and supported with PPE supplies, infection prevention protocols, daily pre-screens, and COVID-19 monitoring.
• Develop your skills through training and scholarship opportunities.
• Advance your career with specialized career tracks.
• Be recognized and rewarded for your compassion, excellence, and reliability.

BAYADA is committed to compliance with all state and local mandates as an accredited, regulated, certified, and licensed home health care provider.

Celebrating 50 years of service, BAYADA invites you to learn more about our anniversary and how to join us here.

BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc., along with its entities and joint ventures, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We make employment decisions without regard to sex, race, color, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, military status, or any other protected status, in accordance with applicable laws. We encourage applications from diverse communities and marginalized groups.