Physical Therapy Assistant, Home Health Visits

BAYADA Home Health Care•Richmond, VA

About The Position

VCU Health at Home by BAYADA has an immediate opening for a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA). This is a full time position as a home care Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) providing visits South of the River in Richmond, VA. Must be willing to travel throughout our service area. Prior home care experience is preferred but not required. As a home care Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) you will assist clients in attaining or maintaining optimal physical well being by providing treatment, tests, client education and appropriate interventions as delegated by a licensed Physical Therapist. VCU Health at Home by BAYADA has a special purpose: to help people of all ages to have a safe home life with comfort, independence, and dignity. We believe our clients and their families deserve the highest quality of home health care delivered with compassion, excellence, and reliability - our core values.

Requirements

Have current licensure or certification in the state of VA
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.
Must be willing to travel throughout our service area.

Nice To Haves

Prior home care experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Assist clients in attaining or maintaining optimal physical well being by providing treatment
Provide tests
Provide client education
Provide appropriate interventions as delegated by a licensed Physical Therapist
Other activities, as requested.