Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA), Senior Living Home Health Visits

About the role

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for home health visits in Senior Living Communities in York and Lancaster Counties. The position involves assisting clients in achieving or maintaining optimal physical well-being through treatment, testing, client education, and interventions as delegated by a licensed Physical Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients in achieving or maintaining optimal physical well-being
• Provide treatment, tests, client education, and appropriate interventions as delegated by a licensed Physical Therapist
• Have current licensure or certification in the state of Pennsylvania
• Graduated from a two-year college level program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association, or have one year 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 when initial qualification occurred before December 31, 1977
• Have at least one year’s work experience under the supervision of a qualified Physical Therapist

Requirements

• Current licensure or certification in the state of Pennsylvania
• Graduated from a two-year college level program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association
• One year 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 when initial qualification occurred before December 31, 1977
• One year’s work experience under the supervision of a qualified Physical Therapist

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass a background check
• Must be able to pass a drug screen
• Must be able to pass a criminal history check
• Must be able to pass a motor vehicle record check
• Must be able to pass a tuberculosis test
• Must be able to pass a physical examination

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of home health care practices and regulations

Benefits

• Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave
• Vision, dental and medical health plans
• Employer paid life insurance
• 401k with company match
• Direct deposit
• Employee assistance program

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule is flexible and may include full-time, part-time, or per diem positions.