What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant position at BAYADA Home Health Care?
Job Title: Physical Therapist Assistant
Job Summary:
We are seeking a skilled Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team in providing high-quality home health care services to our clients. As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you will work closely with a multi-disciplinary healthcare team to provide rehabilitative care and skilled nursing to clients in their homes.
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:
- Have current licensure or certification in the state of NJ.
- Have graduated from a two-year college level program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association, as indicated by school transcript or diploma, or
- Have 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
- Have at least one year's work experience under the supervision of a qualified Physical Therapist.
- Other activities, as requested.
About Us:
BAYADA Home Health Care is committed to investing in people and nurturing their desire to grow. We believe our employees are our greatest asset and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including 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 programs.
Benefits:
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Discount program
- Sick pay
- Employee assistance programs
- Vision benefits
- Bereavement
- Health Care FSA
- Weekly pay
- Continuing Education
- Holiday Pay
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Dental benefits
- Medical benefits
- Dependent Care FSA
