Home Health PTA: Flexible, Impactful One-on-One Care

Elara Caring; Cuba (MO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ambient listening system

Autonomy and flexibility

One-on-one visits

Competitive compensation

Insurance plans: medical, dental, and 

Vision benefits

401(K) with employer match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Continuing education opportunities

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Elara Caring is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide direct home-based PT services and collaborate with supervising therapists. This hourly role supports patients in their own homes, requiring travel within the coverage area and commitment to delivering high-quality care.

Ideal candidates hold an accredited PTA degree, an active PTA license, and 6+ months of PTA experience. The job offers autonomy, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits with opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PTA 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

PTA license

Travel to appointments

Patient care

Documentation skills

Education

Accredited PTA program

Job description

Elara Caring is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide direct home-based PT services and collaborate with supervising therapists. This hourly role supports patients in their own homes, requiring travel within the coverage area and commitment to delivering high-quality care.

Ideal candidates hold an accredited PTA degree, an active PTA license, and 6+ months of PTA experience. The job offers autonomy, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits with opportunities for advancement.