Travel PTA: Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant

Elara Caring; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 88,828,000 - 114,616,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement for full-time 직원

Opportunities for advancement

Competitive compensation package

401(K) with employer match

Comprehensive medical/dental/vision

Pet insurance

Paid time off

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Elara Caring seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our growing home health team. You will provide direct PTA services, following the Plan of Care under supervision, and help patients maintain independence at home.

The role requires traveling up to 50% within the branch/office coverage area, a PTA license, and graduation from an accredited PTA program. Excellent communication and compassion are essential in delivering high-quality care.

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 50%

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

Willing to travel

Education

Graduated from accredited PTA program

PTA license (state)

Job description

Elara Caring seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our growing home health team. You will provide direct PTA services, following the Plan of Care under supervision, and help patients maintain independence at home.

The role requires traveling up to 50% within the branch/office coverage area, a PTA license, and graduation from an accredited PTA program. Excellent communication and compassion are essential in delivering high-quality care.