Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA), Home Health

The role

Perform 1:1 direct care in client homes. You will visit clients to help them recover from injury, illness, surgery, or hospitalization.

What you will do

• Visit a variety of clients in their own home
• Develop and implement appropriate individualized care plans
• Perform manual therapeutic exercises, gait training, balance, and other interventions
• Continually assess and revise the Physical Therapy - PT care plan
• Participate with nursing in the multidisciplinary care plan, as appropriate
• Progress clients from discharge to meeting their goals at home
• Provide education to the patient and/or their family

Required qualifications

• Active and current PTA license
• Graduated from a two-year college level program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association, as indicated by school transcript or diploma, or
• Two years of appropriate experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) and a satisfactory grade on a proficiency exam conducted, approved or sponsored by the U.S. Public Health Service when initi
• At least one year’s work experience under the supervision of a qualified Physical Therapist
• A calm and reassuring presence
• Active listening skills
• Excellent assessment skills
• Strong written and verbal communication
• The ability to deliver patient care with compassion, excellence, and reliability

Nice to have

• Previous home healthcare experience welcomed

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Weekly pay and direct deposit
• 401(k) with company match
• Continued education, training, and tuition reimbursement

About the company

BAYADA is an accredited, regulated, certified, and licensed home health care provider celebrating 50 years of compassion, excellence, and reliability.