Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant

Elara Caring • Chicopee, MA

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About The Position

Elara Caring is hiring a full-time Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant to serve the Palmer–Chicopee territory. The role provides one-on-one care to patients in their homes, carrying out treatment plans established by a supervising Physical Therapist and following physician’s orders. The position helps patients improve strength, balance, mobility, safety, and independence while working toward functional goals that matter in everyday life.

The assistant teaches patients and caregivers home exercises, safe movement techniques, and proper use of assistive devices. The role monitors patients’ responses to treatment, communicates changes and safety concerns to the supervising Physical Therapist, coordinates with the care team, and maintains accurate, timely clinical documentation. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with no weekends or holidays.

Requirements

• Current, unrestricted Massachusetts Physical Therapist Assistant license.
• Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Strong communication, organization, and time management skills.
• A compassionate approach to helping patients and caregivers navigate recovery at home.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record, or reliable transportation between patient homes and assigned work locations.
• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Six months of PTA experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver physical therapy services under the direction of a Physical Therapist, following the established plan of care and physician’s orders.
• Help patients build strength, improve balance and mobility, and work toward functional goals.
• Teach patients and caregivers home exercises, safe movement techniques, and proper use of assistive devices.
• Monitor each patient’s response to treatment and promptly communicate changes, concerns, or safety risks to the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Collaborate with the care team to support continuity of care and help prevent avoidable hospitalizations.
• Complete accurate, timely clinical documentation reflecting treatment, progress, and care coordination.
• Follow applicable clinical standards, state practice guidelines, payer requirements, and patient privacy and safety policies.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Pet insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Family and pet bereavement benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement for eligible full-time employees.
• Continuing education at no cost for all employees.
• Mileage reimbursement or fleet vehicle program, subject to program requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree