Senior Living PTA: One-on-One Therapy Impact

BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc.; Toms River (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Recognition program

Paid time off

Mileage reimbursement

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking a full-time Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join the Ocean County Senior Living team. This role provides one-on-one therapy visits to adult and geriatric clients living in senior living communities throughout Ocean County, NJ.

You will work closely with an experienced Physical Therapist to improve mobility, strength, balance, and independence, while educating clients and caregivers on exercises and safety strategies.

Qualifications

• New Jersey PTA license is required.
• Graduate of an APTA-approved PTA program or equivalent experience.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Home health or senior living experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one skilled physical therapy treatments as delegated by a licensed PT.
• Implement individualized care plans including therapeutic exercise, gait, balance and mobility training.
• Monitor progress and communicate changes to the supervising PT.
• Educate clients and caregivers on exercises, safety and rehab strategies.
• Document treatments and progress in BAYADA's EMR system.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to support client outcomes.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

EMR experience

Education

NJ PTA license

APTA-approved PTA program or equivalent

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking a full-time Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join the Ocean County Senior Living team. This role provides one-on-one therapy visits to adult and geriatric clients living in senior living communities throughout Ocean County, NJ.

You will work closely with an experienced Physical Therapist to improve mobility, strength, balance, and independence, while educating clients and caregivers on exercises and safety strategies.