Home Health PTA: Transform Patients’ Mobility at Home

Elara Caring; Norwalk (CT); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 69 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Tuition reimbursement

CE opportunities

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Bereavement leave

Pet insurance

Résumé du poste

Elara Caring is hiring a compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant to serve home health patients in lower Fairfield County, CT, from Norwalk to the New York state line, including Stamford and Greenwich. You will provide therapy under the supervision of a Physical Therapist in patients' homes, helping them improve strength, mobility and independence.

You will travel approximately 50% and work with a supportive clinical team, with opportunities for mentorship and professional growth in a

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Current and unrestricted Connecticut PTA license.
• At least six months of PTA experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license or reliable transportation to travel between homes.

Responsabilités

• Provide PT treatments per Plan of Care.
• Work under supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Help patients improve mobility, strength, balance, endurance, and independence.
• Monitor progress and report changes to supervising PT.
• Review Plan of Care before each visit.
• Provide treatment per physician orders and clinical standards.
• Teach patients and caregivers to safely perform home exercise programs.
• Educate on safe use of walkers, canes, wheelchairs, prosthetics, and other devices.
• Reinforce goals and encourage participation in therapy.
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Collaborate with nurses, therapists, physicians, and care team.

Connaissances

Communication

Organization

Documentation

Independent work

Travel readiness

Formation

Accredited PTA program

Description du poste

Elara Caring is hiring a compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant to serve home health patients in lower Fairfield County, CT, from Norwalk to the New York state line, including Stamford and Greenwich. You will provide therapy under the supervision of a Physical Therapist in patients' homes, helping them improve strength, mobility and independence.

You will travel approximately 50% and work with a supportive clinical team, with opportunities for mentorship and professional growth in a