Physical Therapy Assistant, Senior Living Visits

BAYADA Home Health Care•Gaithersburg, MD

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About The Position

BAYADA Home Health Care is currently seeking an experienced Physical Therapist Assistant, PTA, for a Part-time or Per-Diem opportunity performing home health visits for our Montgomery County Senior Living office. This office services adult and geriatric patients on a per visit basis in territories throughout Montgomery County, Maryland. 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.

Requirements

Have current licensure or certification in the state of Maryland.
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.

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.