Physical Therapy Assistant - PTA

Elara Caring • Chatham, IL

7d • Remote

About The Position

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Home Visits. New ambient listening technology helps save time on documentation, so you can focus on your patients! Dedicated therapy scheduler assists in grouping visits by day and location to help save on travel time for shorter more impactful days. See patient improvement in real time with one-on-one visits. At Elara Caring, we believe the best place for care is where people live. We provide high-quality care to more than 60,000 patients each day in their homes.

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 branch/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%
• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment

Nice To Haves

• 6+ months experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant is preferred

Responsibilities

• Promotes Elara Caring’s philosophy, mission statement and administrative policies to ensure quality of care
• Performs direct physical therapy services in accordance with accepted standards of practice and certified by the patient’s physician to ensure quality and continuity of care.
• Follows Plan of Care as established by Physical Therapist/being supervised by the Physical Therapist and immediate reporting of any changes in status back to Physical Therapist.
• Adheres to the State Practice Act Guidelines.
• Verifies the Plan of Care prior to each visit and provides care according to physician’s orders, assessment data, and established standards and guidelines.
• Incorporates patient care goals established in the Plan of Care, into therapy care.
• Instructs patients and/or their families in the appropriate and safe use of prosthetic, orthotic and assistive devices (canes, walkers, wheelchairs, etc.).
• Instructs the patient and/or caregiver in the therapy home program

What This Job Offers

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