Physical Therapy Assistant, Visits

BAYADA Home Health Care • Hilo, HI

20d • Onsite

About The Position

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join its Big Island Visits team, serving locations from Hilo to Pahoa. The PTA helps clients attain or maintain optimal physical well-being by providing treatment, tests, client education, and interventions delegated by a licensed Physical Therapist. The role includes individualized home-health care, client and family education, and accurate documentation of care. PTAs are partnered with an experienced home-health Physical Therapist and receive paid training and ongoing clinical support.

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

• Provide treatment, tests, client education, and appropriate 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

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, with FSA and HSA options.
• Recognition and Therapy Hero programs.
• Referral bonuses.
• Paid time off 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree