Physical Therapist Assistant PTA Home Health - $5,000 Sign On Bonus

Elara Caring•St. Johns, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Elara Caring is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide home-health physical therapy services. The role supports the company’s mission of delivering quality care in patients’ homes and works under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Primary coverage includes Mt. Pleasant, Alma, Ithaca, and St. Louis, Michigan, with coverage outside those areas as needed. The position requires travel within the branch or office coverage area, with travel of up to 50% stated as required. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered for full-time employees. The position involves direct patient care, following physician orders and the Physical Therapist-established Plan of Care, and communicating changes in a patient’s status to the supervising Physical Therapist. The work can be physically demanding and high stress, involves a full range of body motion and handling, lifting, and transferring patients, and may require irregular hours, including call hours if applicable.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program approved by the American Therapy Association.
Current, unrestricted PTA license valid for the state of work.
Able and willing to travel within the branch or office coverage area.
Must have a dependable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance in accordance with state laws.
Must be able and willing to travel 50%.
Able to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment.

Nice To Haves

6+ months of experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant is preferred.

Responsibilities

Promote Elara Caring’s philosophy, mission statement, and administrative policies to support quality of care.
Provide direct physical therapy services in accordance with accepted standards of practice and the patient’s physician certification.
Follow the Plan of Care established by the Physical Therapist under their supervision and promptly report changes in patient status to the Physical Therapist.
Adhere to State Practice Act guidelines.
Verify the Plan of Care before each visit and provide care according to physician orders, assessment data, and established standards and guidelines.
Incorporate the patient-care goals in the Plan of Care into therapy care.
Instruct patients and/or families in the appropriate and safe use of prosthetic, orthotic, and assistive devices, including canes, walkers, and wheelchairs.
Instruct the patient and/or caregiver in the therapy home program.