Physical Therapy Assistant, Home Health Visits
About The Position
BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for a per-diem opportunity providing home health visits through its Montgomery County Maryland Visits office. The office serves adult and geriatric patients on a per-visit basis throughout Montgomery County, Maryland. Bethesda is an area of concentration, and candidates must be open to traveling there. The PTA assists 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. Other activities may be requested.
Requirements
- Current licensure or certification in the state of Maryland.
- Graduation from a two-year college-level program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association, as indicated by a school transcript or diploma; alternatively, for initial qualification before December 31, 1977, one year of appropriate PTA experience and a satisfactory grade on a proficiency exam conducted, approved, or sponsored by the U.S. Public Health Service.
- At least one year of work experience under the supervision of a qualified Physical Therapist.
- Must be open to traveling in the Bethesda, Maryland area.
Responsibilities
- Provide home health visits to adult and geriatric patients on a per-visit basis.
- Assist clients in attaining or maintaining optimal physical well-being.
- Provide treatment, tests, client education, and appropriate interventions as delegated by a licensed Physical Therapist.
- Perform other activities as requested.
- Travel to assigned locations, including Bethesda, Maryland.
Benefits
- Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
- Vision, dental, and medical health plans
- Employer-paid life insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Direct deposit
- Employee assistance program
- Training and scholarship opportunities
- Specially designed career tracks
- Recognition and rewards for compassion, excellence, and reliability
- Personal protective equipment supplies, comprehensive infection prevention protocol, daily pre-screens, and close monitoring of the COVID-19 outbreak
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Education Level
Associate degree
