Home Health PTA: Travel‑Ready Therapist Assistant

Elara Caring; Quincy (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement for full-time

Continuing education for all employees

Benefits for medical, dental, vision

401K with employer match

Paid time off & holidays

Pet bereavement

Job summary

Elara Caring is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide high-quality home-based care to patients in the community. You will work under a Physical Therapist to deliver direct services in line with planned care and physician orders while promoting the company’s mission.

Applicants must have an accredited PTA program credential and an active PTA license, with the ability to travel up to 50% and a reliable vehicle. Competitive pay, benefits, and growth opportunities are offered.

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 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

Education

Graduate of an accredited PTA program approved by the American Therapy Association

Current, unrestricted PTA license

Job description

Elara Caring is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide high-quality home-based care to patients in the community. You will work under a Physical Therapist to deliver direct services in line with planned care and physician orders while promoting the company’s mission.

Applicants must have an accredited PTA program credential and an active PTA license, with the ability to travel up to 50% and a reliable vehicle. Competitive pay, benefits, and growth opportunities are offered.