Physical Therapist Assistant PTA Home Health

About the role

At Elara Caring, we care where you are and believe the best place for your care is where you live. As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you’ll contribute to our mission by providing high-quality care to patients in their preferred home setting. You’ll have countless ways to make a difference, working in a physically demanding, high-stress environment with a full range of body motion, including handling, lifting, and transferring patients.

Responsibilities

• Promotes Elara Caring’s philosophy, mission statement, and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.
• Performs direct physical therapy services in accordance with accepted standards of practice and as certified by the patient’s physician.
• Follows the Plan of Care as established by the Physical Therapist, reporting any changes in patient status immediately.
• Adheres to the State Practice Act Guidelines.
• Verifies the Plan of Care prior to each visit and provides care according to physician’s orders, assessment data, and established standards.
• Incorporates patient care goals established in the Plan of Care into therapy.
• Instructs patients and/or their families in the appropriate and safe use of prosthetic, orthotic, and assistive devices (canes, walkers, wheelchairs, etc.).
• Instructs the patient and/or caregiver in the therapy home program.
• Able and willing to travel within the branch/office coverage area, including up to 50% travel time.
• Potentially works irregular hours, including call hours if applicable.

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 of 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

• 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.
• Pet insurance.

You will report to the Branch Director, Clinical Manager, Clinical Supervisor, or designee.