PTA — Home Health Therapy with Impact & Growth

Elara Caring; Brownwood (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Mileage reimbursement

Fleet vehicle program

Job summary

Elara Caring is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team providing compassionate in-home care. You’ll deliver therapy per the plan, help patients regain mobility, and monitor progress with the supervising PT.

You will educate patients and caregivers on home programs, teach safe use of assistive devices, and ensure high-quality services in accordance with physician orders and state guidelines.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted PTA license valid for the state of work.
• Graduate of an accredited PTA program approved by the American Therapy Association.
• 6+ months experience as a PTA preferred.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and reposition patients up to 50 pounds.
• Must possess a valid driver's license or reliable transportation to travel between patient homes.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services according to the treatment plan established by the Physical Therapist.
• Help patients work toward therapy goals to improve mobility, function, and independence.
• Monitor patient progress and report changes to the supervising PT.
• Educate patients and caregivers on home therapy programs and techniques.
• Teach patients and families how to safely use assistive devices.
• Deliver safe, high-quality therapy services following physician orders and state guidelines.

Skills

PTA license

Mobility assistance

Patient education

Education

Accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program

Job description

Elara Caring is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team providing compassionate in-home care. You’ll deliver therapy per the plan, help patients regain mobility, and monitor progress with the supervising PT.

You will educate patients and caregivers on home programs, teach safe use of assistive devices, and ensure high-quality services in accordance with physician orders and state guidelines.