Travel PTA: Make Home Care Impact

Elara Caring; League City (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement for full-time

Continuing education opportunities

401(K) with employer match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Family, and pet bereavement

Pet insurance

Comprehensive insurance plans

Job summary

Elara Caring is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our home-based care team. You will deliver direct PT services under the supervision of a PT, implement the Plan of Care, and support patients in their home environments.

We offer a collaborative work culture with opportunities for advancement, tuition reimbursement, employer-matched 401(k), generous PTO and holidays, and comprehensive health benefits. Travel up to 50% is required.

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

Travel willingness

Vehicle ownership

Heavy lifting

Education

Accredited PTA program

Job description

Elara Caring is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our home-based care team. You will deliver direct PT services under the supervision of a PT, implement the Plan of Care, and support patients in their home environments.

We offer a collaborative work culture with opportunities for advancement, tuition reimbursement, employer-matched 401(k), generous PTO and holidays, and comprehensive health benefits. Travel up to 50% is required.