Physical Therapist Assistant PTA Home Health

Job Description

Physical Therapist Assistant PTA Home Health

About the Role

Join our elite team of healthcare professionals, providing the Right Care, at the Right Time, in the Right Place. Work in a collaborative environment. Be rewarded with a unique opportunity to make a difference. 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.

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 certified by the patient’s physician to ensure quality and continuity of care
• Follows Plan of Care as established by Physical Therapist/being supervised by the Physical Therapist and immediate reporting of any changes in status back to Physical Therapist
• 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 and guidelines
• Incorporates patient care goals established in the Plan of Care, into therapy care
• 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
• Physically demanding, high stress environment
• Full range of body motion including handling, lifting and transfer of patients
• Potentially work 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 experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant is preferred
• Able and willing to travel within branch/office coverage area
• Must have a dependable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance in accordance with state laws
• Must be able and willing to travel 50%

Qualifications

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

Benefits

Compensation for this role will be determined based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, skills, competencies, and relevant experience. Elara offers a broad range of benefits. Learn more at https://careers.elara.com/us/en/benefits.

Pay & Benefit Information

Elara Caring participates in E-Verify after a job offer is accepted and Form I-9 completed.