Home Health PTA: Travel 50% & Growth Opportunities

Elara Caring; Carrollton (TX); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Tuition reimbursement

401(K) with employer match

Paid time off & holidays

Pet insurance

Job summary

Elara Caring in Texas is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our home health team. You will deliver direct PTA services, follow the Plan of Care, and collaborate with supervising therapists to ensure quality of care in the patient’s home.

The role requires travel within the Metroplex up to 50%, a valid PTA license, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. We offer competitive pay, tuition reimbursement, and comprehensive benefits.

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 (Metroplex).

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 physician orders.
• Follows Plan of Care as established by Physical Therapist and reports changes in status.
• Verifies the Plan of Care prior to each visit and provides care according to orders and guidelines.
• Instructs patients and families in use of prosthetic, orthotic and assistive devices when appropriate.
• Assists with home program instruction and caregiver education.

Skills

Travel willingness

Driver's license

Physical endurance

Vehicle ownership

Education

Accredited PTA program graduate

Current PTA license (unrestricted)

Job description

Elara Caring in Texas is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our home health team. You will deliver direct PTA services, follow the Plan of Care, and collaborate with supervising therapists to ensure quality of care in the patient’s home.

The role requires travel within the Metroplex up to 50%, a valid PTA license, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. We offer competitive pay, tuition reimbursement, and comprehensive benefits.