Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant PRN

At Elara Caring we have a unique opportunity to play a huge role in the growth of an entire home care industry. Here each employee has the chance to 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 theres no place like home and thats why our teams continue to provide high-quality care to more than 60000 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. This means you have countless ways to make a difference as a Physical Therapist Assistant. Being a 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 staffand 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

As a Physical Therapist Assistant youll contribute to our success in the following ways:

• 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 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 physicians 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

What is Required

• 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 drivers license and current auto insurance in accordance with state laws.
• Must be able and willing to travel 50%
• Able to sit stand bend lift and move intermittently and be able to lift 50-100 lbs.

The base salary for this position is$35.00 to $40.00 per point based on the companys good faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual pay will be determined based on factors such as education experience skills and internal equity.

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

Pay & Benefit Information : 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 Elara Caring participates in E-Verify after a job offer is accepted and Form I-9 completed.

Required Experience:

Junior IC