Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant - 26-35 per hour - Taylorville - Elara Caring

    Elara Caring
    Elara Caring Taylorville

    5 days ago

    Description
    Elara Caring is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant for a job in Taylorville, Illinois.
    Job Description & Requirements


    Specialty:
    Physical Therapy Assistant

    Discipline:
    Therapy

    Duration:
    Ongoing

    Employment Type:
    Staff


    At Elara Caring, we have a unique opportunity to play a huge role in the growth of an entire home care industry.

    Here, each employee has the chance to make a real difference by carrying out our mission every day. Join our elite team of healthcare professionals, providing the Right Care, at the Right Time, in the Right Place.


    Job Description:
    Physical Therapist Assistant


    At Elara Caring, we care where you are and believe the best place for your care is where you live.

    We know there's no place like home, and that's why our teams continue to provide high-quality care to more than 60,000 patients each day in their preferred home setting.

    Wherever our patients call home and wherever they are on their health journey, we care. Each team member has a part to play in this mission. This means you have countless ways to make a difference as a Physical Therapist Assistant.


    Being a part of something this great, starts by carrying out our mission every day through your true calling: developing an amazing team of compassionate and dedicated healthcare providers.

    To continue to be an industry pioneer in delivering unparalleled care, we need a Physical Therapist Assistant with commitment and compassion.

    Are you one of them? If so, apply today

    Why Join the Elara Caring mission?
    Work in a collaborative environment.
    Be rewarded with a unique opportunity to make a difference
    Competitive compensation package
    Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and 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

    As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you'll contribute to our success in the following ways:
    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
    Physically demanding, high stress environment
    Full range of body motion including handling, lifting and transfer of patients
    Potentially work irregular hours including call hours if applicable

    What is Required?
    Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program approved by the American Therapy Association
    Current, unrestricted PTA license valid for the state of work.
    6+ months experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant is preferred
    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%
    Able to sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently and be able to lift lbs.


    The low end of the compensation range is $28 to the high end up to $34 hourly, which can include additional earnings for work beyond quota, bonuses, on-call, or other performance-based compensation variables.

    Elara Caring determines compensation based on education, job related knowledge, skills, training, and experience. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location.

    You will report to the Branch Director, Clinical Manager, Clinical Supervisor or designee.

    We value the unique skills of veterans and military spouses. We encourage applications from military veterans and their families.


    Elara Caring provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age (40 and older), national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law.


    Elara Caring participates in E-Verify and we will provide the Federal Government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

    Employers like Elara Caring can only use E-Verify once you have accepted the job offer and completed the Form I-9.


    At Elara Caring, pay and compensation are determined by a variety of factors, including education, job-related knowledge, skills, training, and experience.

    Our compensation structure reflects the cost of labor across different U.S. geographic markets, and may vary based on location.


    This is not a comprehensive list of all job responsibilities and requirements; upon request, a job description can be provided.


    If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by reaching out to .

    Elara Caring Job ID #JR Posted job title: Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Home Health
    About Elara Caring


    Elara Caring is one of the nation's leading providers of home-based care with a growing footprint of 26,000 caregivers and 60,000 patients in 18 states.

    Whether you are new to home-based care or a seasoned in-home care professional, Elara Caring will meet you where you are and develop a unique learning plan that recognizes your experience and invests in your clinical professional journey.

    From our preceptor program to certification prep courses, quality assessments or management training, we care about you and your success.


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