Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant - $2,500 SIGN ON BONUS

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description:

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 60,000 patients each day in their preferred home setting.

Responsibilities:

• Promotes Elara Carings philosophy, mission statement and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.
• Performs direct physical therapy services under the supervision of a Physical Therapist in accordance with standards of practice and physician certification.
• Follows Plan of Care as established by the supervising Physical Therapist and reports changes in patient status promptly.
• Verifies the Plan of Care prior to each visit and provides care according to physicians orders and established guidelines.
• Incorporates patient care goals established in the Plan of Care into therapy care.
• Instructs patients and caregivers in safe use of assistive devices and therapy home program.
• Performs physically demanding tasks involving handling, lifting, and transferring patients.
• May work irregular hours, including on-call, if applicable.

Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapist assistant program approved by the American Therapy Association.
• Current, unrestricted PTA license valid for the state of work.
• 6+ months prior experience preferred.
• Valid drivers license, dependable vehicle, and current auto insurance required.
• Willing to travel up to 50% within branch coverage area.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.