Physical Therapist Assistant PTA Part-time Home Health

Elara Caring•Conroe, TX

16d•$45 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

Elara Caring is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant to provide home-health therapy services. The role supports the company’s mission of delivering high-quality care in patients’ homes and contributes to the care and continuity of services for patients on their health journeys. The Physical Therapist Assistant provides direct physical therapy services under the supervision of a Physical Therapist and in accordance with the patient’s physician-certified Plan of Care, accepted practice standards, and applicable State Practice Act guidelines. The assistant verifies the Plan of Care before each visit, follows physician orders and assessment information, incorporates established patient-care goals, and promptly reports status changes to the Physical Therapist. The role also includes educating patients and caregivers on therapy home programs and the safe, appropriate use of prosthetic, orthotic, and assistive devices. This position involves travel within the branch or office coverage area and may involve irregular hours, including call hours if applicable. It is physically demanding and may require handling, lifting, positioning, and transferring patients and moving equipment.

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.
Dependable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance in accordance with state laws.
Able and willing to travel 50%.
Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment.

Nice To Haves

At least 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.
Perform direct physical therapy services in accordance with accepted standards of practice and the patient’s physician-certified Plan of Care.
Follow the Plan of Care established by the Physical Therapist under the Physical Therapist’s supervision, and promptly report changes in patient status.
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 patient-care goals established in the Plan of Care into therapy care.
Instruct patients and/or their families in the appropriate and safe use of prosthetic, orthotic, and assistive devices.
Instruct the patient and/or caregiver in the therapy home program.