Physical Therapy Assistant

About the role

Join Jefferson Health at Home by BAYADA as a compassionate Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to reliably serve patients throughout Burlington and Camden counties. This is a part-time, pay-per-point position where you’ll use your clinical skills and compassionate heart to treat patients in the comfort of their own home.

Responsibilities

• See a client through their care needs—from hospital discharge to living a safe home life with comfort, independence, and dignity.
• 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.
• Continually assess and revise the Physical Therapy care plan, and participate with nursing in the multidisciplinary care plan, as appropriate.

Requirements

• Current licensure or certification as a Physical Therapy Assistant in the state of NJ.
• Graduation from a two-year college-level program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association (school transcript or diploma required), or two years of appropriate experience as a PTA and a satisfactory grade on a proficiency exam conducted, approved, or sponsored by the U.S. Public Health Service (if initial qualification occurred before December 31, 1977).
• At least one year’s work experience under the supervision of a qualified Physical Therapist.
• Previous home healthcare experience welcomed but not required (training provided).
• A calm and reassuring presence, active listening skills, excellent assessment skills, and strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to deliver patient care with compassion, excellence, and reliability.

Benefits

• Flexible schedules for work/life balance (full-time, part-time, and per-diem), primarily during daytime hours.
• 1:1 hands-on training supplemented with virtual learning.
• Ability to perform 1:1 direct client care and advocate for clients’ needs.
• 24/7 clinical support as part of a larger care team with the highest safety standards.
• PTO and benefits offerings based on commitment level.
• Continued education and training; tuition reimbursement.

Pay

Base pay, depending upon qualifications and status, ranges from $45.00 to $50.00 per point.