Physical Therapy Assistant, (PTA) - Home Health

BAYADA Home Health Care; Southern Pines (NC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Vision plan

Dental and medical health plans

Life insurance

401k with company match

Direct deposit

Employee assistance program

Job summary

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking a part-time or per diem Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to perform home health visits in Scotland County and Moore County, NC. The PTA will provide treatments, tests and client education under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.

Qualified candidates must hold North Carolina PTA licensure and have completed a two-year PTA program approved by the APTA. Prior supervised PTA experience is valued, and BAYADA offers comprehensive benefits and a

Qualifications

• North Carolina PTA licensure or certification is required.
• Graduate from a two-year PTA program approved by the APTA with transcript or diploma.
• Either two years of PTA experience with a proficiency exam (pre-1977 criterion) or at least one year supervised PTA work experience.
• Must have at least one year of work experience under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients to attain or maintain physical well-being through treatment, tests, client education and interventions as delegated by a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Perform home health PTA visits in Scotland County and Moore County service areas.
• Adhere to BAYADA infection prevention protocols and safety standards.

Skills

Home health care

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

Two-year PTA program (APTA approved)

Job description

BAYADA Home Health Care is currently seeking an experienced Physical Therapist Assistant, PTA, for a part-time OR per diem opportunity performing home health visits for our Scotland County Visits office.This office services adult and geriatric patients on a per visit basis in territories throughout Moore 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
• 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

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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.