Physical Therapist Assistant ( PTA )

iHire; Sturgis (MI); On-site; Full time

Job summary

iHire and Elara Caring are seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant dedicated to delivering quality care. This role offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment, providing direct patient services and adhering to established guidelines. Ideal candidates will have a PTA degree, a commitment to patient care, and the ability to work effectively as part of a healthcare team.

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff

Comprehensive insurance plans (medical, dental, vision)

401(K) with employer match

Paid time off and paid holidays

Pet insurance

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted PTA license valid for the state of work.
• 6+ months experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant preferred.
• Able to travel 50% within branch/office coverage area.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct physical therapy services in accordance with accepted standards.
• Instructs patients and/or their families in the appropriate use of assistive devices.
• Follows the Plan of Care established by Physical Therapist.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Physical endurance

Education

Graduate of an 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.

This is not a comprehensive list of all job responsibilities; a full job description will be provided

Employment Type: Full Time

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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