Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant - $2,500 SIGN ON BONUS

At Elara Caring, we care where you are and believe the best place for your care is where you live. We know there’s no place like home, and that’s why our teams continue to provide high-quality care to more than 60,000 patients each day in their preferred home setting. Wherever our patients call home and wherever they are on their health journey, we care. Each team member has a part to play in this mission.

About the role

As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you’ll contribute to our success by promoting Elara Caring’s philosophy and delivering direct physical therapy services in patients' homes. This is a physically demanding role in a high-stress environment, with potential for irregular hours including on-call.

• Performs direct physical therapy services in accordance with accepted standards of practice and certified by the patient’s physician to ensure quality and continuity of care.
• Follows Plan of Care as established by the Physical Therapist, reporting any changes in patient status immediately.
• Adheres to the State Practice Act Guidelines and verifies the Plan of Care prior to each visit.
• Incorporates patient care goals from the Plan of Care into therapy.
• Instructs patients and families in the safe use of prosthetic, orthotic, and assistive devices (canes, walkers, wheelchairs, etc.).
• Teaches patients and caregivers the therapy home program.
• Handles, lifts, and transfers patients, and moves equipment, requiring frequent lifting, pushing, pulling, and supporting up to 50 pounds.
• Able and willing to travel within the branch/office coverage area, with up to 50% travel required.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program approved by the American Therapy Association.
• Current, unrestricted PTA license valid for the state of work.
• 6+ months experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant is preferred.
• Must have a dependable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance in accordance with state laws.
• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus of $2,500.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(K) with employer match.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, family, and pet bereavement leave.
• Pet insurance.

Pay

The compensation range is $31.00 to $38.00 per point, which can include additional earnings for work beyond quota, bonuses, on-call, or other performance-based compensation variables. Compensation is determined based on education, job-related knowledge, skills, training, and experience, and may vary by location.