Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant

Elara Caring; Chicopee (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Elara Caring is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant to cover the Palmer–Chicopee territory in Massachusetts. This full-time, weekday role offers a Monday–Friday schedule from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

You will deliver one-on-one care under a supervising Physical Therapist and help patients regain mobility and independence in their homes. Qualified candidates hold a Massachusetts PTA license, have graduated from an accredited PTA program, and possess strong communication and organizational

Qualifications

• Massachusetts PTA license is required.
• Graduation from an accredited PTA program is required.
• Six months PTA experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver home health physical therapy services under the direction of a Physical Therapist.
• Help patients improve mobility, balance, and independence at home.
• Educate patients and caregivers on home exercises and safety techniques.
• Monitor patient responses to treatment and report changes to the supervising PT.
• Collaborate with the care team to ensure continuity of care and prevent hospitalizations.
• Complete accurate clinical documentation reflecting treatment and progress.

Skills

Strong communication

Time management

Compassionate care

Education

Massachusetts PTA license

Graduation from an accredited PTA program

Job description

At Elara Caring, we have a unique opportunity to play a huge role in the growth of an entire home care industry. Here, each employee has the chance to make a real difference by carrying out our mission every day. Join our elite team of healthcare professionals, providing the Right Care, at the Right Time, in the Right Place.

Job Description

Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant

Elara Caring | Full-Time | Palmer–Chicopee Territory

Monday–Friday | 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

A safer walk to the kitchen. More confidence on the stairs. The ability to get back to a favorite daily routine. As a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant with Elara Caring, you’ll help patients make progress that matters in their everyday lives.

You’ll provide one‑on‑one care throughout the Palmer–Chicopee territory, carrying out treatment plans established by a supervising Physical Therapist. Bring your clinical skills, encouragement, and compassion to a role where you can build relationships and see the impact of your care.

A Career That Supports You

• Weekday schedule: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; NO WEEKENDS or Holidays!


• Competitive Pay - $38-$42, per hour, based on experience


• Personalized patient care: Help patients improve mobility, safety, and independence in their own homes.


• Team collaboration: Partner with Physical Therapists, nurses, and clinical leaders.


• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus pet insurance.


• 401(k) with employer match.


• Paid time off, paid holidays, and family and pet bereavement benefits.


• Tuition reimbursement for eligible full‑time employees and continuing education at no cost for all employees.


• Mileage reimbursement or fleet vehicle program, subject to program requirements.

How You’ll Make a Difference

• Deliver physical therapy services under the direction of a Physical Therapist and according to the established plan of care and physician’s orders.


• Help patients build strength, improve balance and mobility, and work toward meaningful functional goals.


• Teach patients and caregivers home exercises, safe movement techniques, and proper use of assistive devices.


• Monitor each patient’s response to treatment and promptly communicate changes, concerns, or safety risks to the supervising Physical Therapist.


• Collaborate with the care team to support continuity of care and help prevent avoidable hospitalizations.


• Complete accurate, timely clinical documentation that reflects treatment, progress, and care coordination.


• Follow applicable clinical standards, state practice guidelines, payer requirements, and patient privacy and safety policies.

What You’ll Bring

• Current, unrestricted Massachusetts Physical Therapist Assistant license.


• Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.


• Six months of PTA experience preferred.


• Strong communication, organization, and time management skills.


• A compassionate approach to helping patients and caregivers navigate recovery at home.


• A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record, or reliable transportation between patient homes and assigned work locations.


• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment

Equal Employment Opportunity: We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [e-mail].

Pay & Benefit Information: Compensation for this role will be determined based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, skills, competencies, and relevant experience. Elara offers a broad range of benefits. Learn more at https://careers.elara.com/us/en/benefits

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