Physical Therapist Assistant

Join Elara Caring as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Are you looking for autonomy *and *flexibility *in your schedule? Are you ready to advance your career with one of *Indianas top home health providers? Join Elara Caring as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) today! We Work With Your Schedule: PRN, Part-Time, Per-Diem Location: *Valparaiso and surrounding area *Salary: $35 - $40/hr + mileage/travel reimbursement Elara Caring is looking for a passionate Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our elite team of healthcare professionals and make a difference, one patient at a time. Travel home to home and provide one on one direct patient care (base earnings + travel reimbursement) Why Join the Elara Caring mission? * Work autonomy and flexible schedules * 1:1 patient care * Supportive and collaborative environment * Competitive compensation package * Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees * 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: * Travel home to home and perform 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. * Follow 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. * Adhere to the State Practice Act Guidelines. * Verify the Plan of Care prior to each visit and provides care according to physician's orders, assessment data, and established standards and guidelines. * Incorporate patient care goals established in the Plan of Care, into therapy care. * Instruct patients and/or their families in the appropriate and safe use of prosthetic, orthotic and assistive devices (canes, walkers, wheelchairs, etc.). * Instruct the patient and/or caregiver in the therapy home program. What is Required? * Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program approved by the American Therapy Association. * 6+ months experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant is preferred * Currently Licensed as a Physical Therapy Assistant * Must have a dependable vehicle, a valid driver's license, and current auto insurance in accordance with the laws of the state. Apply with Elara Caring today! IND123 This is not a comprehensive list of all job duties; a full job description will be provided. _ _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. _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 recruiting@. _ Job Type: Part-time Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Continuing education credits * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Employee discount * Flexible schedule * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid time off * Referral program * Travel reimbursement * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance Medical Specialty: * Geriatrics * Home Health Schedule: * Day shift Work Location: On the road

Created: 2024-11-01