Physical Therapy Assistant

BAYADA Home Health Care; Toms River (NJ); On-site; USD 66,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO

Mileage reimbursement

Life insurance

Wellness program

Recognition program

Referral bonuses

Job summary

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking a part-time Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join the Ocean County Senior Living team. The PTA will provide one-on-one therapy visits to adult and geriatric clients living in senior living communities throughout Ocean County, NJ.

You will work closely with a licensed Physical Therapist to help clients improve mobility, strength, balance and independence in their home environment, with flexible scheduling and weekly pay.

Qualifications

• Active New Jersey PTA license or eligible and graduate of PTA program per APTA guidance.
• Strong time management and organizational skills with independence in scheduling.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with clients, families and teammates.
• Experience with EMR systems preferred, travel to senior living sites required.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one skilled physical therapy treatments and interventions as delegated by a licensed PT.
• Implement individualized plans of care including therapeutic exercise, gait and balance training.
• Monitor client progress and communicate changes to supervising PT.
• Educate clients, families and caregivers on exercises, safety strategies, and home programs.
• Document treatments and client progress accurately in the EMR.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to support positive outcomes.

Skills

Licensed PTA

Time management

Communication

EMR experience

Travel to Ocean County

Education

NJ PTA license or eligible (APTA approved program)

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) – Senior Living Visits

Part-Time | Ocean County, NJ

Make an Impact as a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) at BAYADA Home Health Care

BAYADA Home Health Care is currently seeking a part-time Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join our Ocean County Senior Living team. This position provides one-on-one therapy visits to adult and geriatric clients living in senior living communities throughout Ocean County, NJ.

As a BAYADA Physical Therapy Assistant, you'll work closely with an experienced Physical Therapist to help clients improve mobility, strength, balance, and overall functional independence. You'll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with your clients while helping them remain safe and independent in the place they call home.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

• Partner with an experienced and supportive Physical Therapist to provide individualized care.
• Provide skilled physical therapy treatments and interventions as delegated by a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Implement individualized plans of care, including therapeutic exercise, gait training, balance training, mobility, and other interventions.
• Help clients improve or maintain strength, mobility, safety, and functional independence.
• Monitor client progress and communicate changes or concerns to the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Educate clients, family members, and caregivers on therapeutic exercises, mobility techniques, safety strategies, and rehabilitative care.
• Collaborate with members of the interdisciplinary care team to support positive client outcomes.
• Accurately document treatments, observations, and client progress using BAYADA's electronic medical record (EMR) system.

Compensation & Schedule:

• Part-time opportunity
• Competitive pay rates with a weekly pay schedule
• Flexible scheduling
• One-on-one client care in senior living communities throughout Ocean County

Benefits You’ll Love:

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, FSA and HSA options
• Recognition & Rewards: Recognition and Therapy Hero programs; referral bonuses
• Paid Time Off: PTO (paid time off) and paid holidays
• Reimbursements: Mileage reimbursement or schedule-specific benefits
• Life Insurance: Employer-paid life insurance
• Wellness: Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications:

• Current New Jersey Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license.
• Graduate of a Physical Therapist Assistant program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), OR meet applicable experience and proficiency requirements.
• Ability to work independently and effectively manage time.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Home health or senior living experience preferred, but not required.
• Solid computer skills; prior experience with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred.
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel to senior living communities throughout Ocean County.

As a BAYADA Physical Therapy Assistant, You’ll Be Prepared to Succeed:

• Paid training from day one—in the office, in the field, and online—to help you feel confident in your role.
• Ongoing clinical support whenever you need it.
• Work alongside an experienced interdisciplinary team committed to exceptional client care.
• Build your skills while providing meaningful one-on-one therapy in a senior living setting.

BAYADA recognizes and rewards our PTAs who set and maintain the highest standards of excellence. We can’t wait to meet you!

Additional Information:

Base Pay, depending upon qualifications, status, and subject to negotiation:

$48.00 - $51.00 per point

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.