Physical Therapy Assistant, Home Health

BAYADA Home Health Care • Woodbury, NJ

5d • $45 - $50

About The Position

Jefferson Health at Home by BAYADA was founded on the principle that healthcare gets better when people get better care at home – the place where they feel best.
We are currently recruiting for a compassionate Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to reliably serve patients throughout Gloucester County, NJ. This is a full-time, pay per point position.
What you’ll do:
As a Jefferson Health at Home by BAYADA Physical Therapy Assistant, you’ll 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.
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

• 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 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
• Have 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 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.

Nice To Haves

• Previous home healthcare experience welcomed, but not required. We will train you.

Responsibilities

• See a client 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.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree