Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant

Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant Job Description at BAYADA Home Health Care

Job Details

• Specialty: Physical Therapy Assistant
• Discipline: Therapy
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

We are seeking a skilled Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team in Moorestown, New Jersey. As a home care Physical Therapist Assistant, you will work with clients in their homes, providing rehabilitative care and skilled nursing services.

Responsibilities:

• Make outpatient visits to clients in designated geographic territories.
• Implement appropriate individualized care plans, including manual therapeutic exercises, gait training, balance, and other interventions.
• Participate with nursing in the multidisciplinary care plan, as appropriate.
• Educate and instruct clients, family members, or 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 and services provided, utilizing a state-of-the-art touch pad tablet.

Qualifications:

• Current licensure or certification in the state of NJ.
• 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 an 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
• At least one year's work experience under the supervision of a qualified Physical Therapist.

Why Work with BAYADA?

BAYADA believes that our employees are our greatest asset:

• We offer a comprehensive benefits plan that includes paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, vision, dental and medical health plans, employer paid life insurance, 401k with company match, direct deposit and employee assistance program.
• We prioritize work-life balance and provide opportunities for career advancement.
• We believe in leading with our values and recognizing and rewarding our employees' compassion, excellence, and reliability.

BAYADA is an accredited, regulated, certified, and licensed home health care provider. We comply with all state/local mandates and are committed to equal employment opportunities.