Dynamic PTA - Home Health Therapy (Travel 50%)

Elara Caring; Yale (OK); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Continuing education opportunities

Health insurance

401K with employer match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Family bereavement leave

Pet bereavement leave

Pet insurance

Job summary

Elara Caring is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant to join a dedicated home-based care team. You will deliver direct physical therapy services, follow the patient’s Plan of Care, and coordinate with supervising therapists to ensure high-quality, continuous care in patients’ home settings.

The role requires PTA licensure, willingness to travel up to 50%, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. A dependable vehicle and valid license are necessary; PTO, tuition reimbursement, and comprehensive

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PTA program approved by the American Therapy Association
• Current, unrestricted PTA license valid for the state of work
• 6+ months experience as a PTA 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%
• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment

Responsibilities

• 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
• Adheres to the State Practice Act Guidelines
• 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

Skills

PTA licensure

Travel willingness

Vehicle required

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Graduate PTA program

PTA experience (6+ months)

Education

Associate degree in Physical Therapist Assistant

Job description

Elara Caring is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant to join a dedicated home-based care team. You will deliver direct physical therapy services, follow the patient’s Plan of Care, and coordinate with supervising therapists to ensure high-quality, continuous care in patients’ home settings.

The role requires PTA licensure, willingness to travel up to 50%, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. A dependable vehicle and valid license are necessary; PTO, tuition reimbursement, and comprehensive