Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Home Health

Elara Caring • Walled Lake, MI • 3h 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 (PTA)

Part-Time (24 hrs/week)

Home-Based Care | South Lyon - Plymouth - Walled Lake

Make a difference where it matters most-right in the homes of the patients you serve. At Elara Caring, we're dedicated to delivering high-quality, heart-led care that empowers individuals to live safely and confidently at home. If you're a PTA who thrives on meaningful work and one-on-one patient connections, this role is for you.

About the Opportunity

We're looking for a part-time Physical Therapist Assistant to join our home health team and support patients across South Lyon, Plymouth, and Walled Lake. You'll partner closely with a supervising Physical Therapist to help patients build strength, increase mobility, and improve their overall quality of life.

No holidays. No weekends. Just purposeful work and a supportive team behind you.

What You'll Be Doing

Provide hands-on therapy interventions according to the established Plan of Care.

Support patients in achieving greater independence through mobility training, strengthening exercises, and safe use of assistive equipment.

Monitor patient progress and alert the supervising PT to changes in condition or care needs.

Deliver care in alignment with state practice regulations and Elara Caring standards.

Teach patients and caregivers exercises, safety strategies, and principles for success at home.

Engage in physically active work-lifting, transferring, and assisting patients as appropriate.

What You Bring

Graduate of an accredited PTA program recognized by the American Physical Therapy Association.

Active, unrestricted PTA license for the state of Michigan.

At least six months of PTA experience (home health experience a plus).

Reliable transportation with valid driver's license and current auto insurance.

Ability to travel within the service area (up to 50%).

Physical capacity to lift 50-100 lbs and perform frequent movement throughout the day.

Why You'll Love Being Part of Elara Caring

A team-driven culture where your ideas and contributions are valued.

The chance to make a direct, lasting impact on patient comfort and independence.

Competitive pay and pathways for future growth.

A mission-centered organization focused on compassion, respect, and meaningful connection.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Join a team that believes home is the best place for healing, progress, and comfort. At Elara Caring, you'll help patients take important steps toward their goals-one visit at a time. 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.

Apply today and build a career you can be proud of.

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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