Physical Therapy Assistant, Home Health

BAYADA Home Health Care; Egg Harbor Township (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave

Vision, dental and medical health plan

Employer paid life insurance

401k with company match

Direct deposit and Employee assistance

Job summary

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for a full-time home health opportunity in Atlantic County. You will provide PTA services to adult and geriatric patients on a per-visit basis in Atlantic County.

Responsibilities include treatment, tests, education, and interventions as delegated by a licensed Physical Therapist, with a focus on maintaining patients' physical well-being. This role requires appropriate licensure and relevant PTA experience.

Qualifications

• Must have current licensure or certification in the STATE
• Graduate from a two-year college-level program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association
• One year of PTA experience and a proficiency exam if qualifying before Dec 31, 1977
• At least one year work experience under supervision of a qualified Physical Therapist

Responsibilities

• Assist clients in attaining or maintaining optimal physical well-being with treatment and interventions as delegated by a licensed PT
• Perform tests and client education as delegated by a licensed Physical Therapist
• Care for adult and geriatric patients on a per-visit basis in Atlantic County

Education

Current licensure or certification in the state

Two-year college program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association

One year PTA experience with proficiency exam (if qualification occurred before 1977)

At least one year under supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist

Job description

BAYADA Home Health Care is currently seeking an experienced Physical Therapist Assistant, PTA, for a full-time opportunity performing home health visits for our Atlantic County Visits office.This office services adult and geriatric patients on a per visit basis in territories throughout Atlantic 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.

Each Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) must:

• Have current licensure or certification in the state of STATE
• Have graduated from a two-year college level program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association, as indicated by school transcript or diploma, or
• Have one year of appropriate experience as an 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.
• Other activities, as requested.

Our employees are our greatest asset:

• 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

Additional Information:

Base Pay, depending upon qualifications and subject to negotiation:
$40.00 - $47.00 per point

BAYADA recognizes and rewards our RNs who set and maintain the highest standards of excellence.

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

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.