Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant PRN

Elara Caring; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Continuing education opportunities

Insurance plans

401(K) with employer match

Paid time off

Holidays

Pet bereavement

Job summary

Elara Caring in the United States is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our home-based care team. You will deliver direct physical therapy services, follow the Plan of Care, and work under supervision of a Physical Therapist to ensure quality, safety, and continuity of care in the patient’s home environment.

The position requires graduation from an accredited PTA program, an active PTA license in the state of work, and a willingness to travel up to 50% across branch/office coverage

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited PTA program is required.
• Current, unrestricted PTA license in the state of work.
• 6+ months PTA experience preferred.
• Willingness to travel within branch/office coverage area (up to 50%).

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct physical therapy services following the Plan of Care.
• Work under supervision of a Physical Therapist and report changes promptly.
• Instruct patients and caregivers in home therapy programs and safe device use.

Skills

Travel willingness

Physical stamina

Communication skills

Education

Graduated PTA program

PTA license in state

Job description

Job Description: Physical Therapist Assistant

At Elara Caring, we care where you are and believe the best place for your care is where you live. We know there’s no place like home, and that’s why our teams continue to provide high-quality care to more than 60,000 patients each day in their preferred home setting. Wherever our patients call home and wherever they are on their health journey, we care. Each team member has a part to play in this mission. This means you have countless ways to make a difference as a Physical Therapist Assistant. Being a part of something this great, starts by carrying out our mission every day through your true calling: developing an amazing team of compassionate and dedicated healthcare providers. To continue to be an industry pioneer in delivering unparalleled care, we need a Physical Therapist Assistant with commitment and compassion. Are you one of them?

Why Join the Elara Caring mission?

Work in a collaborative environment. Be rewarded with a unique opportunity to make a difference Competitive compensation package Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost Opportunities for advancement Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits 401(K) with employer match Paid time off, paid holidays, family, and pet bereavement Pet insurance

As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you’ll contribute to our success in the following ways:

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 (canes, walkers, wheelchairs, etc.). 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

What is Required?

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 Able and willing to travel within branch/office coverage area. Must have a dependable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance in accordance with state laws. Must be able and willing to travel 50% Able to sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently and be able to lift 50-100 lbs. The base salary for this position is $35.00 to $40.00 per point, based on the company’s good faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual pay will be determined based on factors such as education, experience, skills, and internal equity. Elara Caring determines compensation based on education, job related knowledge, skills, training, and experience. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location. You will report to the Branch Director, Clinical Manager, Clinical Supervisor or designee.

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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Our Work Experience

Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in the area.