Travel-Ready Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant

Elara Caring; Euclid (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Continuing education opportunities

Opportunities for advancement

Paid time off, holidays, and bereaveme

Job summary

Elara Caring is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to deliver home health services in Cleveland’s east side, Euclid, and surrounding communities. You’ll work under a Physical Therapist to help patients regain mobility and independence in daily activities, visiting patient homes across the territory.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited PTA program, an Ohio PTA license, and a willingness to travel ~50%. Home health experience and Homecare Homebase familiarity are aPlus.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited PTA program.
• Current, unrestricted PTA license valid in Ohio.
• 6 months or more of PTA experience preferred.
• Willingness to travel approximately 50%.
• Ability to frequently lift up to 50 pounds.
• Valid driver’s license or reliable transportation.
• Home health/homecare Homebase experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services according to the Plan of Care established by the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Review the care plan before each visit and incorporate patient goals into treatment.
• Monitor patient response and promptly report changes to the Physical Therapist.
• Teach patients and caregivers how to follow their home therapy program.
• Instruct patients in the safe use of walkers, canes, wheelchairs, and other prescribed assistive devices.
• Document care accurately and follow applicable practice standards and Ohio regulations.
• Collaborate with the care team to support quality and continuity of care.

Skills

PTA experience

Travel 50%

Driver's license

Lifting 50 lbs

Education

Graduation from PTA program

Ohio PTA license

Job description

Elara Caring is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to deliver home health services in Cleveland’s east side, Euclid, and surrounding communities. You’ll work under a Physical Therapist to help patients regain mobility and independence in daily activities, visiting patient homes across the territory.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited PTA program, an Ohio PTA license, and a willingness to travel ~50%. Home health experience and Homecare Homebase familiarity are aPlus.