Physical Therapy Assistant

BAYADA Home Health Care • Woodbridge, NJ

13h • Hybrid

About The Position

BAYADA Home Health Care is currently seeking a full-time Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join our team. This office supports adults and geriatric clients on a per visit basis throughout Monmouth and Middlesex Counties, NJ. PTA’s 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.

Requirements

• 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; 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

• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, FSA and HSA options
• Recognition and Therapy Hero programs
• Referral bonuses
• PTO (paid time off)
• Paid holidays
• Mileage reimbursement or schedule-specific benefits
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

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