Home Health PTA - Grow Mobility & Independence

Elara Caring; Dodge City (KS); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Pet insurance

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Fleet vehicle program

Job summary

Elara Caring seeks a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant to join its home-care team, delivering therapy per physician orders in patients’ homes. You will educate families, monitor progress, and help patients achieve mobility and independence with assistive devices as needed.

The role requires current PTA licensure, a program graduate, and ability to travel between patient homes; driving is required or reliable transportation. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted PTA license valid for the state of work.
• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program approved by the American Therapy Association
• 6+ months experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant is preferred
• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, maintain an acceptable driving record, OR have reliable transportation to travel between patient homes and assigned work locations

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services according to the treatment plan established by the Physical Therapist.
• Help patients work toward therapy goals that improve mobility, function, and independence.
• Monitor patient progress and promptly report changes in condition or concerns to the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Educate patients and caregivers on home therapy programs and techniques to support continued progress.
• Teach patients and families how to safely use assistive devices, including canes, walkers, wheelchairs, prosthetics, and orthotics.
• Deliver safe, high-quality therapy services in accordance with physician orders, clinical standards, and state practice guidelines

Education

Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program

Job description

Elara Caring seeks a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant to join its home-care team, delivering therapy per physician orders in patients’ homes. You will educate families, monitor progress, and help patients achieve mobility and independence with assistive devices as needed.

The role requires current PTA licensure, a program graduate, and ability to travel between patient homes; driving is required or reliable transportation. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities are offered.