Physical Therapist Assistant, Home Health, PRN

• Promote Elara Caring’s philosophy, mission statement, and administrative policies to ensure quality of care
• Perform direct physical therapy services according to accepted standards of practice and the patient physician’s certification
• Follow the Plan of Care established by the Physical Therapist and report status changes promptly
• Adhere to State Practice Act Guidelines
• Verify the Plan of Care before each visit and provide care according to physician orders, assessment data, and established standards
• Incorporate patient care goals from the Plan of Care into therapy care
• Instruct patients and families on safe use of prosthetic, orthotic, and assistive devices
• Instruct patients and caregivers in the therapy home program
• Travel within the branch/office coverage area and work in a physically demanding environment
• Report to the Branch Director, Clinical Manager, Clinical Supervisor, or designee

• 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 the branch/office coverage area
• Dependable vehicle
• Valid driver’s license
• 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
• Ability to work in a physically demanding, high-stress environment
• Full range of body motion, including handling, lifting, and transferring patients
• Potentially work irregular hours, including call hours if applicable

Demonstrates expertise in providing direct physical therapy services while adhering to established standards of practice and state guidelines. Capable of effectively instructing patients and families on the safe use of assistive devices and implementing therapy care plans.

• Physical Therapy Assistant License
• Plan Of Care Implementation
• Patient Instruction
• Physical Therapy Standards
• Travel Willingness

• Direct Physical Therapy Services
• Patient Care Goals Integration
• Prosthetic Device Instruction
• Therapy Home Program Instruction
• Patient Positioning
• Lifting And Transferring Patients

• Dependability
• Adaptability
• Communication

• Accredited PTA Program Graduate
• Current PTA License

• State Practice Act Guidelines
• Quality Of Care
• High-Stress Environment
• Assistive Devices
• Auto Insurance Compliance