Physical Therapy Assistant, (PTA) - Home Health

BAYADA Home Health Care; Lillington (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Vision insurance

Dental and medical health plans

401k with company match

Direct deposit

Employee assistance program

Job summary

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for a full-time home health position serving Fayetteville and surrounding areas. You will perform per-visit PTA duties in patients' homes under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.

Applicants must hold NC PTA licensure, have completed a two-year PTA program, and possess relevant experience, including work under PT supervision.

Qualifications

• Current licensure or certification in North Carolina.
• Graduated from a two-year PTA program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Two years of PTA experience and a proficiency exam (if initial qualification before 1977).
• At least one year of work under supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Provide treatments, tests, patient education and interventions as delegated by a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Support adult and geriatric patients in home health visits.
• Assist in designing and implementing care plans in patients' homes.

Skills

NC licensure

APTA-approved PTA program

PTA experience

PT supervision experience

Education

Two-year PTA program

Job description

BAYADA Home Health Care is currently seeking an experienced Physical Therapist Assistant, PTA for a full-time opportunity performing home health visits for our Fayetteville Visits office.

This office services adult and geriatric patients on a per visit basis in territories throughout Harnett County.

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 North Carolina
• 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

As an accredited, regulated, certified, and licensed home health care provider, BAYADA complies with all state/local mandates.

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.