Home Health PTA — Mobility & Independence

Elara Caring; Knox (IN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Elara Caring is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant to provide high-quality home-based therapy to patients in Indiana. You will work under the supervision of a Physical Therapist to enhance mobility and independence, educate families, and ensure safe use of assistive devices in patients’ homes.

The role requires an unrestricted PTA license, 6+ months of experience preferred, and the ability to travel between patient homes.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted PTA license valid for the state of work.
• Graduate of an accredited PTA program.
• 6+ months experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant 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 or have reliable transportation to travel between patient homes and assigned locations.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

PTA license

PTA program graduate

6+ months exp

Lifting 50 lb

Driver's license

Education

PTA program accreditation

Job description

Elara Caring is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant to provide high-quality home-based therapy to patients in Indiana. You will work under the supervision of a Physical Therapist to enhance mobility and independence, educate families, and ensure safe use of assistive devices in patients’ homes.

The role requires an unrestricted PTA license, 6+ months of experience preferred, and the ability to travel between patient homes.