Manatee Health at Home by BAYADA is currently seeking an experienced Per Diem PTA/ Fitness Specialist to lead scheduled exercise classes designed to develop and maintain positive fitness levels for residents in a Senior Living Community (Assisted Living Facilities and Independent Living Facilities) and complete home health PTA visits in Tampa, FL . As a member of our Senior Living Team, you will be an integral component of a continuum of care.Class Schedule (must be available for all days/ times):Monday, Wednesday ,Friday: 9:30a – 10:15 AND 10:45a-11:30Monday and Wednesday: 2p-3pAt Manatee Health at Home by BAYADA, we believe our employees are our greatest asset. We are committed to investing in people and nurturing their desire to grow.PTA/ Fitness Specialist Benefits:
Enjoy being part of a team that cares and a company that believes in leading with our values.
Develop your skills with training and scholarship opportunities.
Advance your career with specially designed career tracks.
Be recognized and rewarded for your compassion, excellence, and reliability.
Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; mileage reimbursement; paid time off; weekly pay and direct deposit; scholarship opportunities; one-on-one training; recognition programs; referral bonuses; 401(k) with company match; and opportunities for career advancement.
PTA/ Fitness Specialist Benefits Responsibilities:
Lead scheduled group exercise classes for the residents of Senior Living Communities, preferably one that can teach flexibility, cardio, strength/power, balancing and standing exercises.
Develop fitness classes which are designed to develop and promote positive fitness levels for a senior population.
As a home care Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) you will assist clients in attaining or maintaining optimal physical well being by providing treatment, tests, client education and appropriate interventions as delegated by a licensed Physical Therapist.
Qualifications for a PTA/ Fitness Specialist:
Each Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) must:
Have current licensure or certification in the state of Florida
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 an 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 year’s work experience under the supervision of a qualified Physical Therapist.
Other activities, as requested.
As an accredited, regulated, certified, and licensed home health care provider, BAYADA complies with all state/local mandates.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.