Physical Therapy Assistant, Home Health

BAYADA Home Health Care; Springfield (VT); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Vision, dental and medical plans

Employer paid life insurance

401k with company match

Job summary

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for home health visits in Vermont. Positions available as full-time or part-time through the Vermont Visits office, servicing Windsor/Windham County and surrounding areas.

The PTA will assist clients in achieving optimal physical well-being, under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, with a focus on education, treatment and appropriate interventions.

Qualifications

• Must hold Vermont PTA licensure or certification.
• Graduate from a 2-year PTA program approved by APTA.
• Or at least 1 year PTA experience with a qualifying proficiency exam.
• Minimum 1 year experience under PT supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients to attain or maintain physical well-being with treatment, tests and education.
• Provide interventions as delegated by a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Document care and maintain patient records according to policy.

Skills

Vermont licensure

PTA program (2-year)

1 year PTA experience

Supervised by PT

Education

Associate degree in Physical Therapist Assistant

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 Vermont Visits office.This office services adult and geriatric patients on a per visit basis in territories throughout Windsor/Windham County, VT.

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 Vermont
• 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
• • Base Pay: $38.00 - $41.00 / point depending on qualifications
• Enjoy being part of a team that cares and a company that believes in leading with our values
• • Additional Information: Base Pay, depending upon qualifications and subject to negotiation: $35-40 per hour
• 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.