Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Home Health

BAYADA Home Health Care; Egg Harbor Township (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant to join their dedicated team. This role involves providing essential care to adult and geriatric clients in their homes, ensuring comfort and independence. The ideal candidate will have a current PTA license and at least one year of clinical experience. You'll be part of a supportive environment that values excellence and compassion, with opportunities for training and career advancement. If you're passionate about making a difference in people's lives and want to be recognized for your dedication, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid Holidays

Vacation and Sick Leave

Medical Health Plans

401k with Company Match

Employee Assistance Program

Training Opportunities

Career Advancement Tracks

Qualifications

• Must have a current PTA license in New Jersey.
• Minimum one year of clinical experience required.

Responsibilities

• Follow care plans and make home visits to clients.
• Administer medication and monitor clients' conditions.
• Document observations and evaluations accurately.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management

Clinical Experience

Ability to Work Independently

Solid Computer Skills

Education

Graduation from an accredited PTA program

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

BAYADA Home Health is looking for compassionate and dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our team in our Atlantic County Visits office. This office services our adult and geriatric clients on a per visit basis in territories throughout Atlantic County.

BAYADA offers full-time, part-time, and per-diem schedules. Apply now and speak with a recruiter to learn more about opportunities in your area.

One year prior clinical experience as a licensed PTA is required.

BAYADA has a special purpose: to help people of all ages have a safe home life with comfort, independence, and dignity. We believe our clients and their families deserve the highest quality home health care delivered with compassion, excellence, and reliability - our core values, affording them the opportunity to remain at home and receive the medical care required.

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Benefits:

• BAYADA offers a comprehensive benefits plan that includes the following: Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, vision, dental and medical health plans, employer paid life insurance, 401k with company match, direct deposit, and employee assistance program.
• Enjoy being part of a team that cares and a company that believes in leading with our values.
• Feel confident, safe, and supported with PPE supplies, comprehensive infection prevention protocol, daily pre-screens, and close monitoring of the COVID-19 outbreak.
• Develop your skills with training and scholarship opportunities.
• Advance your career with specially designed career tracks.
• Be recognized and rewarded for your compassion, excellence, and reliability.

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Responsibilities:

• Follow a designated care plan in accordance with patient's needs.
• Make home visits to clients in designated geographic territories.
• Perform assigned duties, including administration of medication, wound care, treatments, and procedures.
• Monitor clients' conditions; reporting changes to Clinical or Client Services Manager.
• Follow up with, execute, and properly document doctors' orders.
• Perform client assessments as necessary.
• Case management and coordination.
• Accurately document observations, interventions, and evaluations pertaining to client care management and services provided, utilizing a state-of-the-art touch pad tablet.

Qualifications for a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA):

• A current license as a Physical Therapist Assistant in New Jersey.
• A minimum of one year of recent, verifiable clinical (medical/surgical) experience.
• Prior home care experience strongly preferred, but not required.
• Graduation from an accredited and approved PTA program, as indicated by school transcript or diploma.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Solid computer skills; prior experience with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred.
• Ability to travel to cases as assigned.

BAYADA recognizes and rewards our PTAs who set and maintain the highest standards of excellence. Join our caring team today!

As an accredited, regulated, certified, and licensed home health care provider, BAYADA complies with all state/local mandates.

BAYADA is celebrating 50 years of compassion, excellence, and reliability. Learn more about our 50th anniversary celebration and how you can join in here.

BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc., and its associated entities and joint venture partners, are Equal Opportunity Employers. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, military status, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.