Physical Therapist Assistant

iHire; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant to join their dedicated team. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on patients' lives by providing high-quality care in their preferred home settings. With a commitment to excellence, you will work collaboratively with a team of professionals, ensuring that each patient's journey is supported with empathy and expertise. This position not only promises personal fulfillment but also offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. If you're ready to contribute to a meaningful mission, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Comprehensive Insurance Plans

401(K) with Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Pet Insurance

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program.
• Current, unrestricted PTA license valid for the state of work.

Responsibilities

• Perform direct physical therapy services as per physician’s orders.
• Instruct patients in the use of assistive devices.
• Adhere to the State Practice Act Guidelines.

Skills

Patient Care

Physical Therapy Techniques

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Time Management

Education

Accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program

Job description

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At Elara Caring, we care where you are and believe the best place for your care is where you live. We know there’s no place like home, and that’s why our teams continue to provide high-quality care to more than 60,000 patients each day in their preferred home setting. Wherever our patients call home and wherever they are on their health journey, we care. Each team member has a part to play in this mission. This means you have countless ways to make a difference as a Physical Therapist Assistant. Being a part of something this great, starts by carrying out our mission every day through your true calling: developing an amazing team of compassionate and dedicated healthcare providers.

To continue to be an industry pioneer in delivering unparalleled care, we need a Physical Therapist Assistant with commitment and compassion. Are you one of them? If so, apply today!

Why Join the Elara Caring mission?

• Work in a collaborative environment.
• Be rewarded with a unique opportunity to make a difference
• Competitive compensation package
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost
• Opportunities for advancement
• Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(K) with employer match
• Paid time off, paid holidays, family, and pet bereavement
• Pet insurance
  
  

As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you’ll contribute to our success in the following ways:

• 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
  
  

What is Required?

• 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%
• Able to sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently and be able to lift 50-100 lbs.
  
  

You will report to the Branch Director, Clinical Manager, Clinical Supervisor or designee.

Employment Type: Full Time

Salary: $35 - $40 Hourly

Bonus/Commission: No

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider and Consulting

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care and Medical Practices

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