Empowering Home Health PTA to Restore Mobility

Elara; Brownwood (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Mileage reimbursement

Fleet vehicle program

Job summary

Elara Caring is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to deliver home-based PT services under the direction of a supervising Physical Therapist. You will help patients improve mobility and independence while educating families on home therapy techniques.

Requirements include an active PTA license in the state of work and graduation from an accredited PTA program. Travel to patient homes is required and a valid driver’s license is needed.

Qualifications

• Active PTA license in the state of work
• Graduate of an accredited PTA program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association
• 6+ months PTA experience preferred
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and mobility requirements

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services per plan established by Physical Therapist
• Assist patients to achieve mobility, function and independence
• Monitor progress and report changes to supervising PT
• Educate patients/caregivers on home therapy programs and techniques
• Instruct patients on safe use of assistive devices
• Deliver therapy per physician orders and clinical standards

Education

Licensed PTA in state

Graduate of PTA program approved by American Physical Therapy Association

Job description

Elara Caring is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to deliver home-based PT services under the direction of a supervising Physical Therapist. You will help patients improve mobility and independence while educating families on home therapy techniques.

Requirements include an active PTA license in the state of work and graduation from an accredited PTA program. Travel to patient homes is required and a valid driver’s license is needed.