Travel Physical Therapist Assistant – Home Health

Elara; Drumright (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

CE opportunities

Advancement opportunities

Insurance plans

401(K) with match

Paid time off

Pet bereavement

Job summary

Elara Caring is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant to support in-home patient care across the region. You will work with licensed therapists to implement plans of care and ensure quality, compassionate rehab services for patients in their homes.

Travel up to 50% is required; a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle are necessary. We offer tuition reimbursement, continuing education opportunities, retirement plans, and paid time off to support your professional growth.

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%
• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment

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

Skills

PTA license

Travel 50%

PTA experience

Home care

Education

Accredited PTA program

Job description

Elara Caring is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant to support in-home patient care across the region. You will work with licensed therapists to implement plans of care and ensure quality, compassionate rehab services for patients in their homes.

Travel up to 50% is required; a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle are necessary. We offer tuition reimbursement, continuing education opportunities, retirement plans, and paid time off to support your professional growth.