Physical Therapist Assistant PTA Home Health PRN

Bradbury Home Health, Inc.; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in home health care is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant to join their dedicated team. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide high-quality care to patients in their own homes, ensuring their comfort and well-being. As part of a collaborative environment, you will promote the company's mission while delivering direct therapy services and supporting patients' recovery journeys. With competitive compensation, opportunities for advancement, and comprehensive benefits, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others while growing their professional skills.

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Comprehensive insurance plans

401(K) with employer match

Paid time off

Pet insurance

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PTA program approved by the American Therapy Association.
• 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 and therapy home programs.

Skills

Patient Care

Physical Therapy Techniques

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program

Tools

Prosthetic Devices

Assistive Devices

Job description

At Elara Caring, we have a unique opportunity to play a huge role in the growth of an entire home care industry. Here, each employee has the chance to make a real difference by carrying out our mission every day. Join our elite team of healthcare professionals, providing the Right Care, at the Right Time, in the Right Place.

Job Description:

Physical Therapist Assistant

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.

The low end of the compensation range is $34.00 to the high end up to $38.00 per point, which can include additional earnings for work beyond quota, bonuses, on-call, or other performance-based compensation variables.

Elara Caring determines compensation based on education, job-related knowledge, skills, training, and experience. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location.

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

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

We value the unique skills of veterans and military spouses. We encourage applications from military veterans and their families.

Elara Caring provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age (40 and older), national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law.

Elara Caring participates in E-Verify and we will provide the Federal Government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Employers like Elara Caring can only use E-Verify once you have accepted the job offer and completed the Form I-9.

At Elara Caring, pay and compensation are determined by a variety of factors, including education, job-related knowledge, skills, training, and experience. Our compensation structure reflects the cost of labor across different U.S. geographic markets, and may vary based on location.

This is not a comprehensive list of all job responsibilities and requirements; upon request, a job description can be provided.

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