Physical Therapy Assistant, Visits

BAYADA Home Health Care; Pahoa (HI); On-site; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

PTO

Mileage Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Wellness Program

Recognition & Rewards

Job summary

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join our Big Island Visits team in Hawaii. The PTA assists clients to achieve or maintain optimal physical well-being through treatment, tests, and education under a licensed Physical Therapist.

Hawaii PTA license is required. You will be partnered with an experienced PT, implement care plans including exercises and gait training, educate families, and document care on a tablet.

Qualifications

• Graduated from a two-year college level PTA program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Hawaii PTA license is required.
• Experience with EMR is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients in attaining or maintaining optimal physical wellbeing under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Implement individualized care plans including therapeutic exercises, gait training, balance, and other interventions.
• Educate clients and families on rehabilitative care to promote health, safety and independence.
• Accurately document observations, interventions and evaluations using a touch pad tablet.

Skills

Patient care

Education

Two-year PTA program (APTA approved)

Tools

EMR proficiency

Touchpad tablet usage

Job description

Make an Impact as a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) at BAYADA Home Health Care

BAYADA Home Health Care is currently seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join our Big Island Visits team. PTA’s assist clients in attaining or maintaining optimal physical wellbeing by providing treatment, tests, client education, and appropriate interventions as outlined by a licensed Physical Therapist. We believe our clients and their families deserve the highest quality home health care delivered with compassion, excellence, and reliability. Delivering this care is our highest priority and greatest joy. We want you to join us!

Physical Therapist Assistant License required in the state of Hawaii

How You’ll Make an Impact:

• Be partnered with an experienced and supportive home health Physical Therapist

• 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

• Implement appropriate individualized care plans, including therapeutic exercises, gait training, balance, and other interventions

• Educate and instruct clients, family members, and other client representatives, in rehabilitative care and activities necessary to promote the client's health, safety, and independent living

• Accurately document observations, interventions, and evaluations pertaining to client care management, utilizing a state-of-the-art touch pad tablet

Compensation & Schedule:

• Competitive pay rates with a weekly pay schedule

• Flexible scheduling

Benefits You’ll Love:

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, FSA and HSA options

• Recognition & Rewards: Recognition and Therapy Hero programs; referral bonuses

• Paid Time Off: PTO (paid time off) and paid holidays

• Reimbursements: Mileage reimbursement or schedule-specific benefits

• Life Insurance: Employer-paid life insurance

• Wellness: Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications for a BAYADA Physical Therapy Assistants:

• Have graduated from a two-year college level program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association, OR

• Have two years of appropriate experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant and a satisfactory grade on a proficiency exam

• Solid computer skills; prior experience with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred

Thrive in a Culture That Cares:

We put your well-being first, fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment of belonging where you can achieve your goals. Don't just take our word for it:

• Voted by Star-Advertiser Readers as the #1 Non-Medical Home Care Provider

• Forbes Top 10 Employer in Hawaii, 3 years in a row

• Newsweek's Greatest Workplace for Overall, Women, Parents & Families, Diversity

• Forbes Best Employers for Veterans

Be part of a caring, professional team that is instrumental in providing the highest quality care while developing your career with an industry leader.

As a BAYADA Physical Therapy Assistant you will be prepared to succeed.

• Paid training from day one in the office, in the home, and online to make sure you feel confident

• Clinical support whenever you need it around the clock

BAYADA recognizes and rewards our PTAs who set and maintain the highest standards of excellence. We can’t wait to meet you!

Locations We’re Hiring: Hilo to Pahoa

Type: Per Diem, potential part-time or full-time

Base Pay, depending upon qualifications and subject to negotiation: $50-$55 per point

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

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.