Physical Therapy Assistant, Home Health

BAYADA Home Health Care; Kennebunk (ME); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for home health visits in Kennebunk, ME. The role supports adult and geriatric patients on a per-visit basis, with opportunities for full-time or part-time work.

As a PTA, you will assist clients in attaining or maintaining optimal physical well-being by providing treatment, tests, client education and interventions under a licensed Physical Therapist’s delegation.

Qualifications

• Current licensure or certification in the state of Maine.
• Completion of a two-year PTA program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) as indicated by transcript or diploma, or
• One year of PTA experience with a satisfactory grade on a proficiency exam (if qualification occurred before Dec 31, 1977)
• At least one year’s work experience under supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients in attaining or maintaining physical well-being by providing treatment and interventions as delegated by a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Perform tests and provide client education during home health visits.

Education

Two-year PTA program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)

Job description

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

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 Maine
• 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
• To learn more about BAYADA Benefits, click here
• Enjoy being part of a team that cares and a company that believes in leading with our values

• Pay: Weekly

  Base Pay, depending on qualifications and subject to negotiations

  $46.00-$51.00 per point

• 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

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.