Physical Therapy Assistant, Home Health

Physical Therapist (PTA) – Home Health Visits

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist (PTA) to join our Essex County team, providing home health visits to adult and geriatric clients throughout the area.

As a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant, you'll enjoy the independence of managing your own schedule while delivering personalized, one-on-one care that helps clients safely recover and remain in the comfort of their own homes. You'll work alongside a collaborative interdisciplinary team committed to providing exceptional care and improving patient outcomes.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity:

• Full-time schedule with flexibility and autonomy
• One-on-one patient care
• Manageable geographic territories
• Competitive per-visit compensation
• Weekly pay and direct deposit
• Mileage reimbursement
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Supportive clinical leadership and mentorship
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Scholarship and continuing education programs

Responsibilities:

• Provide skilled physical therapy services through home visits within designated territories.
• Perform comprehensive evaluations, including assessments of mobility, strength, balance, gait, endurance, transfers, safety, and functional abilities.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and physician orders.
• Implement evidence-based therapeutic interventions, including therapeutic exercise, gait training, balance activities, and mobility training.
• Provide integumentary and wound prevention interventions as clinically appropriate.
• Collaborate with nursing and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care.
• Educate patients, caregivers, and family members to promote safety, independence, and successful recovery at home.
• Continuously assess patient progress and modify treatment plans as needed.
• Accurately document evaluations, interventions, and patient progress using electronic medical records and tablet technology.

Qualifications:

• Current New Jersey Physical Therapist (PTA) license.
• Minimum of one year of recent clinical experience as a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant.
• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
• Ability to work independently and effectively manage time.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Electronic medical record (EMR) experience preferred.
• Prior home health experience is a plus but not required.

Why BAYADA?

At BAYADA, we believe our employees are our greatest asset. We're committed to supporting our clinicians with the tools, training, and resources they need to build rewarding careers while delivering exceptional care.

Our benefits may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Mileage reimbursement
• Weekly pay and direct deposit
• 401(k) with company match
• Scholarship and continuing education opportunities
• One-on-one training and mentorship
• Recognition and referral bonus programs
• Specialized career advancement tracks

At BAYADA, you'll be part of a team that leads with compassion, excellence, and reliability while making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families.

Compensation: Base Pay, depending upon qualifications, status, and subject to negotiation: $52.00-$56.00 per point ($81,120-$87,360 annual earning potential)

Apply today to join a trusted leader in home health and discover a career that offers flexibility, support, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact—one patient at a time.