Traveling Home Health PTA — Growth & Tuition Reimbursement

Elara Caring; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Elara Caring seeks a Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant for Irving, Texas, with a competitive pay range and the chance to impact patients in their homes. The role provides skilled PTA services in a supportive home-care setting under licensed supervision.

You will travel within the area (up to 50%), contribute to patient outcomes, and be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care. The company emphasizes growth, teamwork, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.

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

Education

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program

Job description

Elara Caring seeks a Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant for Irving, Texas, with a competitive pay range and the chance to impact patients in their homes. The role provides skilled PTA services in a supportive home-care setting under licensed supervision.

You will travel within the area (up to 50%), contribute to patient outcomes, and be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care. The company emphasizes growth, teamwork, and comprehensive benefits.