Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Home Health

At Elara Caring, we have a unique opportunity to play a huge role in the growth of an entire home care industry. Each employee can make a real difference by carrying out our mission every day. Join our elite team of healthcare professionals, providing the Right Care, at the Right Time, in the Right Place. Job Description Physical Therapist Assistant 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 over 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, and you have countless ways to make a difference as a Physical Therapist Assistant. Being part of something this great starts by carrying out our mission every day through your true calling: developing an amazing team of compassionate and dedicated healthcare providers. To continue to be an industry pioneer in delivering unparalleled care, we need a Physical Therapist Assistant with commitment and compassion. Are you one of them? If so, apply today! Why Join the Elara Caring Mission? 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 Promote Elara Caring’s philosophy, mission statement and administrative policies to ensure quality of care. Perform direct physical therapy services in accordance with accepted standards of practice and be certified by the patient’s physician to ensure quality and continuity of care. Follow the Plan of Care as established by the Physical Therapist (being supervised by the Physical Therapist) and report any changes in status back to the Physical Therapist. Adhere to the State Practice Act Guidelines. Verify the Plan of Care prior to each visit and provide care according to physician’s orders, assessment data, and established standards and guidelines. Incorporate patient care goals established in the Plan of Care into therapy care. Instruct patients and/or their families in the appropriate and safe use of prosthetic, orthotic and assistive devices (canes, walkers, wheelchairs, etc.). Instruct the patient and/or caregiver in the therapy home program. Work in a physically demanding, high‑stress environment. Exhibit full range of body motion including handling, lifting and transfer of patients. Possibly 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% of the time. Able to sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently and be able to lift 50‑100 lbs. The low end of the compensation range is $31.00 to the high end up to $38.00 hourly, which can include additional earnings for work beyond quota, bonuses, on‑call, or other performance‑based compensation variables. Elara Caring determines compensation based on education, job‑related knowledge, skills, training, and experience. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location. You will report to the Branch Director, Clinical Manager, Clinical Supervisor, or designee. Equal Employment Opportunity We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned, and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at View email address on click.appcast.io. Pay & Benefit Information Compensation for this role will be determined based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, skills, competencies, and relevant experience. Learn more at EVerify Elara Caring participates in E‑Verify after a job offer is accepted and Form I‑9 completed. #J-18808-Ljbffr