Physical Therapist Assistant PTA Home Health

Jefferson City - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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- Full Time

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

At Elara Caring we care where you are and believe the best place for your care is where you live. We know theres no place like home and thats why our teams continue to provide high-quality care to more than 60000 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 part of something this meaningful 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 at no cost
Opportunities for advancement
Comprehensive medical dental and vision insurance plans
401(k) with employer match
Paid time off paid holidays family and pet bereavement
Pet insurance

As a Physical Therapist Assistant you will contribute to our success in the following ways:

Promote Elara Carings philosophy mission statement and administrative policies to ensure quality of care
Perform direct physical therapy services in accordance with accepted standards of practice and certified by the patients physician
Follow the Plan of Care as established and supervised by the Physical Therapist reporting any changes in patient status promptly
Adhere to the State Practice Act Guidelines
Verify the Plan of Care prior to each visit and provide care according to physicians orders assessment data and established standards
Incorporate patient care goals established in the Plan of Care into therapy care
Instruct patients and/or families in safe use of prosthetic orthotic and assistive devices (canes walkers wheelchairs etc.)
Educate patients and/or caregivers on therapy home programs
Work in a physically demanding high-stress environment requiring handling lifting and transferring of patients
Potentially work irregular hours including call hours as applicable

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program approved by the American Therapy Association
Current unrestricted PTA license valid in the state of employment
Six months or more experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant preferred
Able and willing to travel within the branch/office coverage area (up to 50%)
Must have a dependable vehicle valid drivers license and current auto insurance in accordance with state laws
Ability to sit stand bend lift and move intermittently with capacity to lift 50100 lbs

Reporting Structure:
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 tosex (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.

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