Physical Therapy Assistant- PTA Home Health

Elara Caring • Jackson, MI • 19h ago

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 - Jackson, MI & Surrounding Areas

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 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 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 for all employees at no cost

Opportunities for advancement

Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(K) with employer match

Paid time off, paid holidays, family, and pet bereavement

Pet insurance

As a Physical Therapist Assistant, You'll 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 Plan of Care as established by the Physical Therapist and report any changes in status

Adhere to State Practice Act Guidelines

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

Incorporate patient care goals into therapy care

Instruct patients and/or families in the safe use of prosthetic, orthotic, and assistive devices

Instruct the patient and/or caregiver in the therapy home program

Work in a physically demanding, high-stress environment

Perform full range of body motion including handling, lifting, and transferring patients

Potentially work irregular hours including call hours if applicable

What is Required?

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 preferred

Able and willing to travel within branch/office coverage area

Must have a dependable vehicle, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance

Must be able and willing to travel 50%

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.

Looking Ahead

As a growing organization, we invite you to share your information with us for consideration for future career opportunities. This is an exciting chance to connect with our compassionate and dedicated team, who truly value your unique skills and experiences in delivering exceptional care to those we serve.

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.

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 recruiting@elara.com.

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