Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Part Time
About The Position
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: Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Part-Time | 24 Hours per Week Home Health | South Lyon • Plymouth • Walled Lake Where Your Care Changes Lives—One Home at a Time At Elara Caring, we believe healing happens best where patients feel safest: at home. Our clinicians build real relationships, see real progress, and make a meaningful difference every day. If you’re a Physical Therapist Assistant who values autonomy, purpose, and patient-focused care, this role was designed with you in mind. The Role at a Glance We’re seeking a part-time PTA to support our home health patients throughout South Lyon, Plymouth, and Walled Lake. You’ll work alongside an experienced Physical Therapist to help patients regain mobility, improve strength, and maintain independence—without the pressure of weekends or holidays. 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 [email protected]. Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in the area.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
- Active Michigan PTA license in good standing
- Minimum 6 months of PTA experience (home health experience preferred)
- Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance
- Comfortable traveling within the assigned coverage area
- Ability to meet physical demands of the role, including lifting and assisting patients
Nice To Haves
- home health experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Deliver individualized therapy treatments in patients’ homes under the established Plan of Care
- Help patients improve mobility, balance, and strength to safely navigate daily life
- Educate patients and caregivers on exercises, safety techniques, and proper use of equipment
- Observe, document, and communicate patient progress and any changes to the supervising PT
- Follow all state practice guidelines and Elara Caring clinical standards
- Assist with transfers, mobility, and hands-on care as needed in a home-based environment
Benefits
- A supportive, collaborative clinical team that truly has your back
- Meaningful one-on-one patient care—no rushed visits
- Competitive compensation and opportunities for continued growth
- A mission-driven organization rooted in compassion, respect, and trust
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
