Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant PTA at Elara Caring

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 At Elara Caring we care where you are and believe the best place for your care is where you live. We know theres no place like home and thats why our teams continue to provide high-quality care to more than 60000 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 a part of something this great 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 missionWork in a collaborative environment.Be rewarded with a unique opportunity to make a differenceCompetitive compensation packageTuition reimbursement for full-time staffand continuing education opportunities for all employees at no costOpportunities for advancementComprehensive insurance plans for medical dental and vision benefits401(K) with employer matchPaid time off paid holidays family and pet bereavementPet insuranceAs a Physical Therapist Assistant youll contribute to our success in the following ways:Promotes Elara Carings philosophy mission statement and administrative policies to ensure quality of carePerforms direct physical therapy services in accordance with accepted standards of practice and certified by the patients 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 physicians 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 programPhysically demanding high stress environmentFull range of body motion including handling lifting and transfer of patientsPotentially work irregular hours including call hours if applicableWhat is RequiredGraduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program approved by the American Therapy AssociationCurrent unrestricted PTA license valid for the state of work.6 months experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant is preferredAble and willing to travel within branch/office coverage area.Must have a dependable vehicle valid drivers 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.You will report to the Branch Director Clinical Manager Clinical Supervisor or designee.#LI-BR1We 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 tosex (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.If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability you may request reasonable accommodations by reaching out to Key Skills EMR Systems,Early Intervention,Acute Care,Communication skills,HIPAA,Physiology Knowledge,Workers' Compensation Law,Computer Literacy,Pediatrics Experience,Home Care,Patient Service Experience,Medicare Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1