Physical Therapist Assistant PTA Home Health PRN

Physical Therapist Assistant – Home Health PRN

Join to apply for the Physical Therapist Assistant – Home Health PRN role at Elara Caring. At Elara Caring, we empower healthcare professionals to provide Right Care, at the Right Time, in the Right Place. You will play a vital role in delivering high‑quality care to over 60,000 patients each day in their homes.

At Elara Caring, we believe the best place for your care is where you live. As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you will support patients in achieving their physical therapy goals in a home setting while upholding our mission of compassionate, dedicated care.

• Work in a collaborative environment.
• Be rewarded with a unique opportunity to make a difference.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Tuition reimbursement for full‑time staff and continuing education opportunities at no cost.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, family and pet bereavement.
• Pet insurance.

• Promote Elara Caring’s philosophy, mission statement, and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.
• Perform direct physical therapy services in accordance with accepted standards and physician certification.
• Follow the Plan of Care as established by the supervising Physical Therapist and report any changes.
• Adhere to the State Practice Act Guidelines.
• Verify the Plan of Care before each visit and provide care according to physician orders and assessment data.
• Incorporate patient care goals from the Plan of Care into therapy care.
• Instruct patients and families on safe use of prosthetic, orthotic, and assistive devices (canes, walkers, wheelchairs, etc.).
• Teach the patient and/or caregiver the therapy home program.
• Work in a physically demanding, high‑stress environment.
• Handle, lift, and transfer patients, requiring full range of body motion.
• Work irregular hours, including call hours if applicable.

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program approved by the American Therapy Association.
• Current, unrestricted PTA license valid in the state of work.
• 6+ months experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant is preferred.
• Willing and able to travel within the coverage area and 50% of the territory.
• Dependent vehicle, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance in accordance with state laws.
• Able to sit, stand, bend, lift, and move intermittently and lift 50–100 lbs.

You will report to the Branch Director, Clinical Manager, Clinical Supervisor, or designee.

We value the unique skills of veterans and military spouses and encourage applications from them.

Elara Caring provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age (40 and older), national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law.

Elara Caring participates in E‑Verify and will provide the Federal Government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm you are authorized to work in the United States. Employers like Elara Caring can only use E‑Verify once you have accepted the job offer and completed the Form I‑9.

At Elara Caring, pay and compensation are determined by a variety of factors, including education, job‑related knowledge, skills, training, and experience. Our compensation structure reflects the cost of labor across different U.S. geographic markets and may vary by location.

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