Home Health PTA — Impactful Care, Tuition Reimbursement

Elara Caring; Bloomington (IN); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Continuing education opportunities

401(K) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Elara Caring in Bloomington, IN seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our care teams delivering high-quality, in-home therapy. You’ll implement plans of care, work under supervision of a PT, and help patients regain mobility in their own homes.

Ideal candidates have PTA licensure, 6+ months of PTA experience, and willingness to travel up to 50% within the service area. We offer comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

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

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/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

Skills

PTA work experience

Travel willingness

Lifting/handling patients

Driver's license

Education

Graduate PTA program

Job description

Elara Caring in Bloomington, IN seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our care teams delivering high-quality, in-home therapy. You’ll implement plans of care, work under supervision of a PT, and help patients regain mobility in their own homes.

Ideal candidates have PTA licensure, 6+ months of PTA experience, and willingness to travel up to 50% within the service area. We offer comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth.