Physical Therapist Assistant PTA Part-time Home Health

Elara Caring•Cleveland, TX

10d•$45 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

Elara Caring is hiring a part-time 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 continuity and quality of care by following physician orders and the Plan of Care established by a Physical Therapist. The assistant works under the supervision of a Physical Therapist and reports changes in a patient’s status promptly. The position involves travel within the branch or office coverage area, including travel of up to 50%. It is physically demanding and may involve irregular hours, including call hours if applicable. Compensation is $45.00 to $50.00 per point; actual pay depends on factors such as education, experience, skills, and internal equity.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program approved by the American Therapy Association.
Current, unrestricted PTA license valid in 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

Six or more months of experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant is preferred.

Responsibilities

Promote Elara Caring’s philosophy, mission statement, and administrative policies to support quality care.
Provide direct physical therapy services according to accepted standards of practice and the patient’s physician certification.
Follow the Plan of Care established by the Physical Therapist, work 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 from 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 such as canes, walkers, and wheelchairs.
Instruct the patient and/or caregiver in the therapy home program.
Travel within the branch or office coverage area, including travel of up to 50%.