Home Care PTA: Rehab & Mobility Impact

Elara Caring; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement for full-time/CE

401(K) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Elara Caring is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to provide high-quality home-based therapy. You will carry out direct therapy per the Plan of Care and work under the supervision of a Physical Therapist to ensure continuity of care for patients in their homes.

This role requires travel across the branch/office coverage area and a dependable vehicle. You will report to the Branch Director, Clinical Manager, Clinical Supervisor or designee, with opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program approved by the American Therapy Association.
• Current, unrestricted PTA license valid for the state of work.

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.
• 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

Travel availability

Physical stamina

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assistant

Tools

Valid driver’s license

Reliable vehicle

Job description

Elara Caring is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to provide high-quality home-based therapy. You will carry out direct therapy per the Plan of Care and work under the supervision of a Physical Therapist to ensure continuity of care for patients in their homes.

This role requires travel across the branch/office coverage area and a dependable vehicle. You will report to the Branch Director, Clinical Manager, Clinical Supervisor or designee, with opportunities for professional growth