Physical Therapy Assistant, Home Health

BAYADA Home Health Care; Livingston (NJ); On-site; USD 81,000 - 87,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Weekly pay

Benefits package

Scholarship opportunities

Job summary

BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc. seeks a qualified Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our Essex County, NJ team for home health visits. You will deliver skilled PT services to adult and geriatric clients in their homes, maintaining independence and high-quality care.

As a PTA, you’ll manage your own schedule, collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, and ensure safe, effective recovery with personalized plans and education for patients and families.

Qualifications

• New Jersey PTA license is required.
• Minimum of one year of clinical experience as a licensed PTA.
• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• EMR experience preferred.
• Prior home health experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide home visits and skilled PT services in assigned territories.
• Perform comprehensive evaluations of mobility, strength, balance, gait, and endurance.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on physician orders.
• Implement therapeutic exercises, gait and balance training, and mobility work.
• Provide integumentary and wound prevention interventions as clinically appropriate.
• Collaborate with nursing and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care.
• Educate patients and families to promote safety and independence at home.
• Continuously assess progress and modify treatment plans as needed.
• Accurately document evaluations, interventions, and progress in EMR tablets.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree PTA

Tools

EMR experience

Tablet/tethered EMR

Job description

Physical Therapist (PTA) – Home Health Visits

Part-Time or Full-time Opportunity

Essex County, NJ

Competitive Pay | Flexible Schedule | One-on-One Patient Care

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist (PTA) to join our Essex County team, providing home health visits to adult and geriatric clients throughout the area.

As a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant, you'll enjoy the independence of managing your own schedule while delivering personalized, one-on-one care that helps clients safely recover and remain in the comfort of their own homes. You'll work alongside a collaborative interdisciplinary team committed to providing exceptional care and improving patient outcomes.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity:

• Full-time schedule with flexibility and autonomy
• One-on-one patient care
• Manageable geographic territories
• Competitive per-visit compensation
• Weekly pay and direct deposit
• Mileage reimbursement
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Supportive clinical leadership and mentorship
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Scholarship and continuing education programs

Responsibilities:

• Provide skilled physical therapy services through home visits within designated territories.
• Perform comprehensive evaluations, including assessments of mobility, strength, balance, gait, endurance, transfers, safety, and functional abilities.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and physician orders.
• Implement evidence-based therapeutic interventions, including therapeutic exercise, gait training, balance activities, and mobility training.
• Provide integumentary and wound prevention interventions as clinically appropriate.
• Collaborate with nursing and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care.
• Educate patients, caregivers, and family members to promote safety, independence, and successful recovery at home.
• Continuously assess patient progress and modify treatment plans as needed.
• Accurately document evaluations, interventions, and patient progress using electronic medical records and tablet technology.

Qualifications:

• Current New Jersey Physical Therapist (PTA) license.
• Minimum of one year of recent clinical experience as a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant.
• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
• Ability to work independently and effectively manage time.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Electronic medical record (EMR) experience preferred.
• Prior home health experience is a plus but not required.

Why BAYADA?

At BAYADA, we believe our employees are our greatest asset. We're committed to supporting our clinicians with the tools, training, and resources they need to build rewarding careers while delivering exceptional care.

Our benefits may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Mileage reimbursement
• Weekly pay and direct deposit
• 401(k) with company match
• Scholarship and continuing education opportunities
• One-on-one training and mentorship
• Recognition and referral bonus programs
• Specialized career advancement tracks

At BAYADA, you'll be part of a team that leads with compassion, excellence, and reliability while making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families.

Compensation:

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

$52.00-$56.00 per point ($81,120-$87,360 annual earning potential)

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.