Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant - $26-35 per hour

Elara Caring is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant for a job in Jefferson City, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : Physical Therapy Assistant
• Discipline : Therapy
• Duration : Ongoing
• Employment Type : Staff

At Elara Caring, we have a unique opportunity to play a huge role in the growth of an entire home care industry. Here, each employee has the chance to make a real difference by carrying out our mission every day. Join our elite team of healthcare professionals, providing the Right Care, at the Right Time, in the Right Place.

Job Description :

Physical Therapist Assistant- Full Time

Schedule : Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

At Elara Caring, we care where you are and believe the best place for your care is where you live. We know there's no place like home, and that's why our teams continue to provide high-quality care to more than 60,000 patients each day in their preferred home setting. Wherever our patients call home and wherever they are on their health journey, we care. Each team member has a part to play in this mission. This means you have countless ways to make a difference as a Physical Therapist Assistant. Being part of something this meaningful starts by carrying out our mission every day through your true calling : developing an amazing team of compassionate and dedicated healthcare providers.

To continue to be an industry pioneer in delivering unparalleled care, we need a Physical Therapist Assistant with commitment and compassion. Are you one of them? If so, apply today!

Why Join the Elara Caring Mission?

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 plans

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off, paid holidays, family and pet bereavement

Pet insurance

As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you will contribute to our success in the following ways :

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 of practice and certified by the patient's physician

Follow the Plan of Care as established and supervised by the Physical Therapist, reporting any changes in patient status promptly

Adhere to the State Practice Act Guidelines

Verify the Plan of Care prior to each visit and provide care according to physician's orders, assessment data, and established standards

Incorporate patient care goals established in the Plan of Care into therapy care

Instruct patients and / or families in safe use of prosthetic, orthotic, and assistive devices (canes, walkers, wheelchairs, etc.)

Educate patients and / or caregivers on therapy home programs

Work in a physically demanding, high-stress environment requiring handling, lifting, and transferring of patients

Potentially work irregular hours, including call hours, as applicable

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program approved by the American Therapy Association

Current, unrestricted PTA license valid in the state of employment

Six months or more experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant preferred

Able and willing to travel within the branch / office coverage area (up to 50%)

Must have a dependable vehicle, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance in accordance with state laws

Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, and move intermittently, with capacity to lift 50–100 lbs

Reporting Structure :

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

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

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 we will provide the Federal Government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that 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 based on location.

This is not a comprehensive list of all job responsibilities and requirements; upon request, a job description can be provided.

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Elara Caring Job ID #JR-127073. Posted job title : Physical Therapist Assistant PTA Home Health

About Elara Caring

Elara Caring is one of the nation's leading providers of home-based care with a growing footprint of 26,000 caregivers and 60,000 patients in 18 states. Whether you are new to home-based care or a seasoned in-home care professional, Elara Caring will meet you where you are and develop a unique learning plan that recognizes your experience and invests in your clinical professional journey. From our preceptor program to certification prep courses, quality assessments or management training, we care about you and your success.