Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Home Health
$31/h-$38/h
Elara Caringa day ago
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Summary
Elara Caring is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for Home Health to join their team in Springfield, IL. The role involves providing direct physical therapy services to patients in their home environment.
About the Role
As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you will promote Elara Caring's mission and philosophy while performing direct physical therapy services as per the patient's physician's orders. You will follow the Plan of Care established by the Physical Therapist, instruct patients and their families on the safe use of assistive devices, and ensure quality and continuity of care. The position requires physical demands including lifting and transferring patients, and may involve irregular hours.
About You
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.
- Able to sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently and be able to lift 50-100 lbs.
Preferred:
- 6+ months experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
- Able and willing to travel within branch/office coverage area.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package.
- Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities.
- 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.
Elara Caring
Elara Caring is one of the nation’s largest providers of home-based care, with a national footprint in the Northeast, Midwest and Southwest. The company is comprised of 26,000 caregivers serving over 60,000 patients and their families daily, in 225 locations across 17 states and focused on providing our patients with the “right care, at the right time, in the right place.” More information can be found on our website, at www.elara.com
Springfield, IL