Physical Therapy Assistant, Visits
About The Position
BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to join its Big Island Visits team, serving locations from Hilo to Pahoa. The PTA helps clients attain or maintain optimal physical wellbeing by providing treatment, tests, client education, and interventions delegated by a licensed Physical Therapist. The role includes implementing individualized care plans and teaching clients and their families rehabilitative care to support health, safety, and independent living. The position offers flexible scheduling and weekly pay, with a stated per-diem employment type and potential part-time or full-time opportunities. Base pay is $50–$55 per point, depending on qualifications and subject to negotiation. BAYADA provides paid training, ongoing clinical support, and a supportive, inclusive team environment.
Requirements
- Hold a Physical Therapist Assistant license 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.
- Have solid computer skills.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience with electronic medical records (EMR) is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist clients in attaining or maintaining optimal physical wellbeing through treatment, tests, client education, and interventions delegated by a licensed Physical Therapist.
- Implement individualized care plans, including therapeutic exercises, gait training, balance activities, and other interventions.
- Educate and instruct clients, family members, and other client representatives in rehabilitative care and activities that promote health, safety, and independent living.
- Accurately document observations, interventions, and evaluations related to client care management using a touch pad tablet.
Benefits
- Competitive pay rates with a weekly pay schedule.
- Flexible scheduling.
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
- Flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA) options.
- Recognition and Therapy Hero programs.
- Referral bonuses.
- Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
- Mileage reimbursement or schedule-specific benefits.
- Employer-paid life insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Paid training from day one in the office, in the home, and online.
- Clinical support around the clock.
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
Associate degree
