Home Care PTA: Travel 50% + Tuition Reimbursement

Elara Caring; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Tuition reimbursement

Opportunities for advancement

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision

401(K) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Pet insurance

Job summary

Elara Caring is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our home-based care team. You will provide direct PT services in patients’ homes, following a physician-approved Plan of Care, under PT supervision, and with emphasis on quality and continuity of care.

The role requires graduation from an accredited PTA program and a current state PTA license, with 6+ months of experience preferred, and willingness to travel up to 50%.

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.
• 6+ months experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant is preferred.

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

PTA license

Travel 50%

Team collaboration

Education

Accredited PTA program

Job description

Elara Caring is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our home-based care team. You will provide direct PT services in patients’ homes, following a physician-approved Plan of Care, under PT supervision, and with emphasis on quality and continuity of care.

The role requires graduation from an accredited PTA program and a current state PTA license, with 6+ months of experience preferred, and willingness to travel up to 50%.