Home Health PTA — Travel 50%, Meaningful Care

Elara Caring; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Tuition reimbursement for full-time

Opportunities for advancement

Comprehensive medical/dental/vision

401(K) with employer match

Paid time off & holidays

Pet bereavement

Pet insurance

Job summary

Elara Caring in Springfield, IL is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our home-based care team. You will deliver direct PTA services per Plan of Care, follow physician orders, travel within branch coverage, and support patients in their own homes.

We offer competitive pay, tuition reimbursement, opportunities for advancement, comprehensive benefits, 401(k) with employer match, PTO, and other perks.

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%.

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 immediately 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.
• 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

Willingness to travel

Ability to lift 50-100 lbs

Education

Graduate of an accredited PTA program

PTA license valid in state

Job description

Elara Caring in Springfield, IL is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our home-based care team. You will deliver direct PTA services per Plan of Care, follow physician orders, travel within branch coverage, and support patients in their own homes.

We offer competitive pay, tuition reimbursement, opportunities for advancement, comprehensive benefits, 401(k) with employer match, PTO, and other perks.