Physical Therapy Assistant

BAYADA Home Health Care • Toms River, NJ

12h • Hybrid

About The Position

Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) – Senior Living Visits Part-Time | Ocean County, NJ Make an Impact as a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) at BAYADA Home Health Care BAYADA Home Health Care is currently seeking a part-time Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join our Ocean County Senior Living team. This position provides one-on-one therapy visits to adult and geriatric clients living in senior living communities throughout Ocean County, NJ. As a BAYADA Physical Therapy Assistant, you'll work closely with an experienced Physical Therapist to help clients improve mobility, strength, balance, and overall functional independence. You'll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with your clients while helping them remain safe and independent in the place they call home.

Requirements

• Current New Jersey Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license.
• Graduate of a Physical Therapist Assistant program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), OR meet applicable experience and proficiency requirements.
• Ability to work independently and effectively manage time.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Solid computer skills; prior experience with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred.
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel to senior living communities throughout Ocean County.

Nice To Haves

• Home health or senior living experience preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Partner with an experienced and supportive Physical Therapist to provide individualized care.
• Provide skilled physical therapy treatments and interventions as delegated by a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Implement individualized plans of care, including therapeutic exercise, gait training, balance training, mobility, and other interventions.
• Help clients improve or maintain strength, mobility, safety, and functional independence.
• Monitor client progress and communicate changes or concerns to the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Educate clients, family members, and caregivers on therapeutic exercises, mobility techniques, safety strategies, and rehabilitative care.
• Collaborate with members of the interdisciplinary care team to support positive client outcomes.
• Accurately document treatments, observations, and client progress using BAYADA's electronic medical record (EMR) system.

Benefits

• 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)

What This Job Offers

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