Physical Therapist Assistant
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Job overview
Elara Caring is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant. Elara Caring seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant to deliver high‑quality home‑based care, supporting the company’s mission of providing the right care at the right time and place. The role involves direct therapy services, patient education, and collaboration with clinical staff while upholding state practice guidelines and organizational standards.
Key focus areas include Promote Elara Caring’s philosophy, mission, and policies to ensure quality of care, Perform direct physical therapy services according to accepted standards and physician certification, and Follow and verify the Plan of Care established by the supervising Physical Therapist.
Preferred (not required): Physical Therapy Services, Plan Of Care Implementation, Prosthetic Device Instruction, and Orthotic Device Instruction.
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Full job description
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 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. 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?
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Work in a collaborative environment.
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Be rewarded with a unique opportunity to make a difference
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Competitive compensation package
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Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost
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Opportunities for advancement
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Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits
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401(K) with employer match
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Paid time off, paid holidays, family, and pet bereavement
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Pet insurance
As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you’ll contribute to our success in the following ways:
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Promotes Elara Caring’s philosophy, mission statement and administrative policies to ensure quality of care
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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.
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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.
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Adheres to the State Practice Act Guidelines.
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Verifies the Plan of Care prior to each visit and provides care according to physician’s orders, assessment data, and established standards and guidelines.
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Incorporates patient care goals established in the Plan of Care, into therapy care.
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Instructs patients and/or their families in the appropriate and safe use of prosthetic, orthotic and assistive devices (canes, walkers, wheelchairs, etc.).
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Instructs the patient and/or caregiver in the therapy home program
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Physically demanding, high stress environment
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Full range of body motion including handling, lifting and transfer of patients
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Potentially work irregular hours including call hours if applicable
What is Required?
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Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program approved by the American Therapy Association
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Current, unrestricted PTA license valid for the state of work.
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6+ months experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant is preferred
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Able and willing to travel within branch/office coverage area.
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Must have a dependable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance in accordance with state laws.
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Must be able and willing to travel 50%
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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.
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 [email protected].
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 https://careers.elara.com/us/en/benefits
EVerify : Elara Caring participates in E-Verify after a job offer is accepted and Form I-9 completed.
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