Physical Therapist Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description:

At Elara Caring, we care where you are and believe the best place for your care is where you live. We know theres no place like home, and thats why our teams continue to provide high-quality care to more than 60,000 patients each day in their preferred home setting. Each team member has a part to play in this mission. This means you have countless ways to make a difference as a Physical Therapist Assistant.

• Promotes Elara Carings 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 patients physician.
• Follows Plan of Care as established by the Physical Therapist and reports changes in status.
• Adheres to the State Practice Act Guidelines.
• Verifies the Plan of Care prior to each visit and provides care according to physicians orders and established standards.
• 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.
• Instructs the patient and/or caregiver in the therapy home program.
• Physically demanding environment requiring handling, lifting, and transferring 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 of experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant preferred.
• Able and willing to travel within branch/office coverage area.
• Must have a dependable vehicle, valid drivers license, and current auto insurance in accordance with state laws.
• Must be able and willing to travel 50%.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds.