What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant position at BAYADA Home Health Care?
BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant for a job in Bellmawr, New Jersey.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Physical Therapy Assistant
Discipline: Therapy
Duration: Ongoing
Employment Type: Staff
About Us
We are currently recruiting for a compassionate Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to reliably serve patients throughout Gloucester county. This is a full-time, pay per point position.
Your Role
- You will use your clinical skills and compassionate heart to treat patients where they want to be the most – in the comfort of their own home.
- As a Jefferson Health at Home by BAYADA PTA, you will see a client through their care needs – from hospital discharge to living a safe home life with comfort, independence, and dignity.
- You will 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.
- You will continually assess and revise the Physical Therapy - PT care plan, and participate with nursing in the multidisciplinary care plan, as appropriate.
What You Should Have
- You should have current licensure or certification in the state of New Jersey.
- You should have graduated from a two-year college level program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association, as indicated by school transcript or diploma, or
- You should have 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 initial qualification occurred before December 31, 1977
- You should have at least one year's work experience under the supervision of a qualified Physical Therapist.
- Previous home healthcare experience welcomed, but not required. We will train you.
Skills You Will Need
- A calm and reassuring presence
- Active listening skills
- Excellent assessment skills
- Strong written and verbal communication
- The ability to deliver patient care as you would want those you love to be treated, with compassion, excellence, and reliability
Why Work With Us?
We are committed to providing patients the highest-quality care, enabling them to live at home with comfort, independence, and dignity. At Jefferson Health at Home by BAYADA, we believe our employees are our greatest asset.
As a Jefferson Health at Home by BAYADA Physical Therapy Assistant, you'll enjoy:
- Flexible schedules for work/life balance: full-time, part-time, and per-diem. Scheduling is primarily during the daytime hours.
- 1:1 hands-on training supplemented with virtual learning.
- Ability to perform 1:1 direct client care and advocate for clients' needs
- 24/7 clinical support as part of a larger care team with the highest safety standards.
- PTO and benefits offerings based on commitment level
- Continued education and training; tuition reimbursement
About Our Company
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.