Travel PTA: Home Health Therapy with Growth & Benefits

Elara Caring; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 46,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Tuition reimbursement

Advancement opportunities

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Pet insurance

Job summary

Elara Caring is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide quality home-based therapy across Houston-area communities. You will operate under a Physical Therapist, following established Plans of Care and delivering patient-focused care in home settings.

The role requires a PTA license, 6+ months preferred, and willingness to travel up to 50% within designated Houston areas; lifting and moving patients up to 50 pounds are routine.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted PTA license in the work state.
• Graduate of an accredited PTA program.
• Willing to travel 50% within Houston area.
• Ability to lift and transfer patients up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Promotes Elara Caring’s philosophy, mission and policies to ensure quality of care.
• Performs direct physical therapy services as prescribed by the physician to ensure quality and continuity of care.
• Follows the Plan of Care and reports changes to the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Instructs patients and families in the use of prosthetic/orthotic and assistive devices.
• Instructs patients in the therapy home program.
• Handles, lifts and transfers patients as needed.
• May work irregular hours including call hours.

Skills

PTA license

Home health care

Travel ready

Education

PTA program graduate

Job description

Elara Caring is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide quality home-based therapy across Houston-area communities. You will operate under a Physical Therapist, following established Plans of Care and delivering patient-focused care in home settings.

The role requires a PTA license, 6+ months preferred, and willingness to travel up to 50% within designated Houston areas; lifting and moving patients up to 50 pounds are routine.