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Physical Therapist Assistant page is loaded## Physical Therapist Assistantlocations: Malden, MA - General Area: Melrose, MA - General Areatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR-129640At Elara Caring, we have a unique opportunity to play a huge role in the growth of an entire home care industry. 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 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. 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.* 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 insuranceAs a Physical Therapist Assistant, you’ll contribute to our success in the following ways:* 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.* 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* 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%* Able to sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently and be able to lift 50-100 lbs.We value the unique skills of veterans and military spouses. We encourage applications from military veterans and their families.**Elara Caring provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age (40 and older), national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law.**At Elara Caring, pay and compensation are determined by a variety of factors, including education, job-related knowledge, skills, training, and experience. Our compensation structure reflects the cost of labor across different U.If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by reaching out to View email address on click.appcast.io.