About This Role
Playing a huge role in the growth of the home care industry, the Physical Therapist Assistant delivers direct physical therapy services in patients' homes. This role suits a compassionate and dedicated healthcare provider who is committed to high-quality care wherever patients call home.
Responsibilities
- Promote Elara Caring’s philosophy, mission statement, and administrative policies to ensure quality of care
- Perform direct physical therapy services in accordance with accepted standards of practice and as certified by the patient’s physician to ensure quality and continuity of care
- Follow the Plan of Care as established by the Physical Therapist and immediately report any changes in status back to the Physical Therapist
- Adhere to the State Practice Act Guidelines
- Verify the Plan of Care prior to each visit and provide care according to physician’s 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 (canes, walkers, wheelchairs, etc.)
- Instruct the patient and/or caregiver in the therapy home program
- Work in a physically demanding, high-stress environment
- Handle, lift, and transfer patients, requiring a full range of body motion
- Potentially work 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/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 have:
- 6+ months experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant
Benefits
- Work in a collaborative environment
- Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff
- Continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost
- Opportunities for advancement
- Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(K) with employer match
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Family and pet bereavement
- Pet insurance
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