Home Care PTA - Travel 50% + Tuition Reimbursement

Elara Caring; Hamden (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Tuition reimbursement for full-time -s

401(K) with employer match

Paid time off, paid holidays, family,

Comprehensive insurance plans (medical

Dental and vision benefits

Opportunities for advancement

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Elara Caring is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our home-based care team in Connecticut. You will deliver direct PTA services under a Physical Therapist, travel to patient homes, and contribute to care plans that support patients at home.

The ideal candidate graduates from an accredited PTA program, holds an unrestricted PTA license for Connecticut, and is willing to travel up to 50%. We offer competitive compensation, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), paid time off, and

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PTA program approved by the American Therapy Association.
• Current, unrestricted PTA license valid for the state of work.
• Willingness to travel 50% of the time.
• Ability to frequently lift up to 50 pounds.

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 and reports changes 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 and established guidelines.
• Incorporates patient care goals into therapy care.
• Instructs patients and/or families in the use of prosthetic, orthotic and assistive devices.
• Instructs patients in the therapy home program.
• Works in a physically demanding, high-stress environment; may involve irregular hours.

Skills

PTA travel readiness

Valid driver’s license

Mobility to lift 50 lbs

Education

Graduate PTA program

Current PTA license (CT)

Job description

Elara Caring is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our home-based care team in Connecticut. You will deliver direct PTA services under a Physical Therapist, travel to patient homes, and contribute to care plans that support patients at home.

The ideal candidate graduates from an accredited PTA program, holds an unrestricted PTA license for Connecticut, and is willing to travel up to 50%. We offer competitive compensation, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), paid time off, and