Physical Therapy Assistant PTA
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Job Location:
Philadelphia, PA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
When you know HOME is the future of Healthcare
Jefferson Health at Home by BAYADA was founded on the principle that healthcare gets better when people get better care at home the place where they feel best.
We are currently recruiting for a compassionatePhysical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to reliably serve patients in territories throughout Philadelphia.
What youll do:
As a Jefferson Health at Home by BAYADA Physical Therapy Assistant youll use your clinical skills and compassionate heart to treat patients where they want to be the most in the comfort of their own home. As a Jefferson Health at Home by BAYADA PTA you will:
- 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 byproviding treatment tests client education and appropriate interventions as delegated by a licensed Physical Therapist.
- Continually assess and revise the Physical Therapy - PT care plan and participate with nursing in the multidisciplinary care plan as appropriate.
What you should have:
- Have current licensure or certification in the state of PA
- Have graduated from a two-year college level program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association as indicated by school transcript or diploma or
- Have two years of appropriate experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant (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 years work experience under the supervision of a qualified Physical Therapist.
- Previous home healthcare experience welcomed but not required.
- A calm and reassuring presence active listening skills excellent assessment skills and strong written and verbal communication.
- The ability to deliver patient care as you would want those you love to be treated with compassion excellence and reliability.
Why youll love what you do at Jefferson Health at Home by BAYADA:
We are committed to providing patients the highest-quality care enabling them to live at home with comfort independence and dignity. At Jefferson Health at Home by BAYADA we believe our employees are our greatest asset.
As a Jefferson Health at Home by BAYADA Physical Therapy Assistant youll enjoy:
- Flexible schedules for work/life balance.
- 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
As an accredited regulated certified and licensed home health care provider BAYADA complies with all state/local mandates.
BAYADA is celebrating 50 years of compassion excellence and reliability. Learn more about our 50th anniversary celebration and how you can join in here.
BAYADA Home Health Care Inc. and its associated entities and joint venture partners are Equal Opportunity Employers. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex race color age disability pregnancy or maternity sexual orientation gender identity citizenship status military status or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal state and local laws. Hence we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.
Key Skills
- Patient Care
- Anatomy Knowledge
- Physiology Knowledge
- Medical office experience
- Office Experience
- Patient Assessment
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Front Desk
- Teaching
- Heavy Lifting
- Patient Service Experience
About Company
A trusted, nonprofit, home health care agency with decades of experience providing up to 24/7 home care for elderly individuals, children, and adults of all ages.
