Onsite Physical Therapist Assistant

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About the role

  • Physical Therapist Assistant providing home health care services for Elara Caring's patients. Supports patients with direct therapy services and follows established care plans in a home environment.

Responsibilities

  • 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
  • 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

Requirements

  • 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%
  • Able to sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently and be able to lift 50-100 lbs.

Benefits

  • Mileage Reimbursement
  • Tuition/CEU Reimbursement
  • 401k with matching
  • Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Family and pet bereavement
  • Pet insurance

Job title

Physical Therapist Assistant

Job type

Experience level

Junior

Salary

$5,000 per year

Degree requirement

Associate's Degree

Location requirements

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