Physical Therapist Assistant PTA Part-time Home Health

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, mission statement and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.
• Performing 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.
• Following Plan of Care as established by Physical Therapist, being supervised by the Physical Therapist, and immediately reporting any changes in status back to the Physical Therapist.
• Adhering to the State Practice Act Guidelines.
• Verifying the Plan of Care prior to each visit and providing care according to physician’s orders, assessment data, and established standards and guidelines.
• Incorporating patient care goals established in the Plan of Care into therapy care.
• Instructing patients and/or their families in the appropriate and safe use of prosthetic, orthotic and assistive devices (canes, walkers, wheelchairs, etc.).
• Instructing the patient and/or caregiver in the therapy home program.
• Working in a physically demanding, high-stress environment with a full range of body motion including handling, lifting, and transfer of patients.
• Potentially working 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%.
• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment.

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

Pay

The pay for this position is $45.00 to $50.00 per point, based on the company’s good faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual pay will be determined based on factors such as education, experience, skills, and internal equity.

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.