Physical Therapy Assistant, Home Health Visits

BAYADA Home Health Care; Dunkirk (MD); On-site; USD 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

401k with company match

Health insurance

Direct deposit

Job summary

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for full-time or part-time home health visits in Calvert County, Maryland.

Responsibilities include assisting clients to achieve optimal physical well-being under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, performing treatments, tests, and client education in the home setting.

Qualifications

• Current licensure in MD for PTA.
• Graduated from an APTA-approved two-year PTA program and provide transcript/diploma.
• Two years of PTA experience or a qualifying proficiency exam prior to 1977.
• Minimum one year of supervised PTA work experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients to attain or maintain physical well-being with treatments and education as delegated by a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Perform tests, provide interventions, and educate clients during home health visits.
• Maintain documentation and participate in care planning."

Skills

Clinical skills

Patient education

Infection control

Education

APTA-approved PTA program

MD licensure for PTA

Job description

BAYADA Home Health Care is currently seeking an experienced Physical Therapist Assistant, PTA, for a Full Time or Part Timeopportunity performing home health visits throughout Calvert County, Maryland.

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 MD.
• 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 two years 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
• 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:
$43.00-51.00 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.