Physical Therapy Assistant - PTA

BAYADA Home Health Care; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

1:1 hands-on training

Tuition reimbursement

PTO and benefits offerings

Job summary

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to provide at-home care in Philadelphia County. In this role, you'll assist patients transitioning from hospital to home, ensuring their physical wellbeing with personalized treatment plans. Candidates should have a relevant college degree and PA licensure. Benefits include flexible schedules, hands-on training, and continued education. Join us in delivering compassionate health care at home.

Qualifications

• Current licensure or certification in the state of PA.
• Graduated from a two-year college level program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• At least one year’s work experience under the supervision of a qualified Physical Therapist.

Responsibilities

• See a client through their care needs from hospital discharge.
• Assist clients in attaining or maintaining optimal physical wellbeing.
• Continually assess and revise the Physical Therapy care plan.

Skills

Compassionate care

Active listening

Assessment skills

Written and verbal communication

Education

Two-year college level program in Physical Therapy

Job description

When you know HOME is the future of Healthcare

Jefferson Health at Home by BAYADA was founded on the principle that healthcare gets better when people get better care at home – the place where they feel best.

We are currently recruiting for a compassionate Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to reliably serve patients in territories throughout Philadelphia.

What you’ll do:

As a Jefferson Health at Home by BAYADA Physical Therapy Assistant, you’ll use your clinical skills and compassionate heart to treat patients where they want to be the most – in the comfort of their own home. As a Jefferson Health at Home by BAYADA PTA you will:

• See a client through their care needs – from hospital discharge to living a safe home life with comfort, independence, and dignity.
• Assist clients in attaining or maintaining optimal physical wellbeing by providing treatment, tests, client education and appropriate interventions as delegated by a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Continually assess and revise the Physical Therapy - PT care plan, and participate with nursing in the multidisciplinary care plan, as appropriate.

What you should have:

• Have current licensure or certification in the state of PA
• 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 a 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.
• Previous home healthcare experience welcomed, but not required.
• A calm and reassuring presence, active listening skills, excellent assessment skills and strong written and verbal communication.
• The ability to deliver patient care as you would want those you love to be treated, with compassion, excellence, and reliability.

Why you’ll love what you do at Jefferson Health at Home by BAYADA:

We are committed to providing patients the highest-quality care, enabling them to live at home with comfort, independence, and dignity. At Jefferson Health at Home by BAYADA, we believe our employees are our greatest asset.

• Flexible schedules for work/life balance.
• 1:1 hands on training supplemented with virtual learning.
• Ability to perform 1:1 direct client care and advocate for clients’ needs
• 24/7 clinical support as part of a larger care team with the highest safety standards.
• PTO and benefits offerings based on commitment level
• Continued education and training; tuition reimbursement

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.