Physical Therapy Assistant, Home Health

BAYADA Home Health Care•Hilo, HI

7h•Onsite

About The Position

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join their Big Island Visits team. PTAs assist clients in attaining or maintaining optimal physical wellbeing by providing treatment, tests, client education, and appropriate interventions as outlined by a licensed Physical Therapist. The company emphasizes delivering high-quality home health care with compassion, excellence, and reliability. The role involves partnering with an experienced Physical Therapist, implementing individualized care plans, educating clients and families, and accurately documenting care using a touch pad tablet. BAYADA fosters an inclusive and collaborative culture, offering paid training and clinical support. The company is recognized as a top employer and is celebrating 50 years of service.

Requirements

Physical Therapist Assistant License required in the state of Hawaii
Have graduated from a two-year college level program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association, OR Have two years of appropriate experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant and a satisfactory grade on a proficiency exam
Solid computer skills

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred

Responsibilities

Be partnered with an experienced and supportive home health Physical Therapist
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
Implement appropriate individualized care plans, including therapeutic exercises, gait training, balance, and other interventions
Educate and instruct clients, family members, and 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, utilizing a state-of-the-art touch pad tablet

Benefits

Competitive pay rates with a weekly pay schedule
Flexible scheduling
Health Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, FSA and HSA options
Recognition & Rewards: Recognition and Therapy Hero programs; referral bonuses
Paid Time Off: PTO (paid time off) and paid holidays
Reimbursements: Mileage reimbursement or schedule-specific benefits
Life Insurance: Employer-paid life insurance
Wellness: Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid training from day one in the office, in the home, and online to make sure you feel confident
Clinical support whenever you need it around the clock