What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant position at BAYADA Home Health Care?
Job Title: Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant
About the Role
We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant to join our team at Jefferson Health at Home by BAYADA. As a Home Health PTA, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients in their own homes.
You will be responsible for providing high-quality physical therapy care to patients, including assessment, treatment, and education. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement patient care plans that promote optimal physical well-being and independence.
Key Responsibilities
- See patients through their care needs from hospital discharge to living a safe home life with comfort, independence, and dignity.
- 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.
- Continually assess and revise the Physical Therapy - PT care plan, and participate with nursing in the multidisciplinary care plan, as appropriate.
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Current licensure or certification in the state of New Jersey.
- Graduation from a two-year college level program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association, 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 initial qualification occurred before December 31, 1977
- A calm and reassuring presence, active listening skills, excellent assessment skills and 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.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Flexible scheduling for work/life balance
- 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
