Physical Therapy Assistant, PTA - Home Visits

BAYADA Home Health Care; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

PPE and infection prevention

Training and scholarship opportunities

Career advancement tracks

Job summary

BAYADA Home Health Care in Massachusetts is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to perform home health visits for adult and geriatric patients, delivering treatment, tests, education and interventions as delegated by a licensed Physical Therapist.

Candidates must hold MA licensure or certification, have completed a two-year PTA program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) or have one year of PTA experience with a qualifying proficiency exam prior to

Qualifications

• Must hold current licensure or certification in Massachusetts.
• Graduate of a two-year PTA program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association, as shown by transcript or diploma.
• Alternative: one year PTA experience with a proficiency exam approved by the U.S. Public Health Service if initial qualification occurred before December 31, 1977.
• At least one year of work experience under the supervision of a qualified Physical Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients in attaining or maintaining physical well-being by providing treatment, tests, client education and interventions as delegated by a licensed Physical Therapist.

Education

Two-year PTA program approved by APTA

Proficiency exam before 1977 (US Public Health Service)

Job description

BAYADA Home Health Care is currently seeking an experienced Physical Therapist Assistant, PTA, for an opportunity performinghome healthvisits. This office works with adult and geriatric patients on a per visit basis.

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 MA.
• 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:

• 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.
• 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:

• $45-50 per point, based on qualifications.
• Mileage 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.