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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 (PTA)

Full-Time | Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

At Elara Caring, we believe the best care happens where people feel most comfortable-at home. Every day, our teams deliver high-quality, compassionate care to more than 60,000 patients across the country, meeting them wherever they are on their health journey.

As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you play a vital role in helping patients regain strength, mobility, and independence in the place they love most. If you're passionate about patient-centered care and want to make a real impact every day, this could be the role for you.

Why Join Elara Caring?

• Full-time, stable schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

• Collaborative and supportive team environment

• Competitive compensation

• Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff

• Continuing education opportunities at no cost

• Opportunities for career growth and advancement

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with employer match

• Paid time off, paid holidays, family & pet bereavement

• Pet insurance

What You'll Do:

• Deliver direct physical therapy services under the supervision of a Physical Therapist

• Follow and verify the established Plan of Care prior to each visit

• Report changes in patient condition promptly to the Physical Therapist

• Adhere to state practice guidelines and physician orders

• Educate patients and caregivers on therapy programs and safe use of assistive devices

• Promote Elara Caring's mission, values, and commitment to quality care

• Provide care in a physically demanding, fast-paced home health environment

What We're Looking For:

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program

• Current, unrestricted PTA license in the state of practice

• 6+ months of PTA experience preferred

• Ability and willingness to travel within the coverage area (up to 50%)

• Valid driver's license, reliable vehicle, and current auto insurance

• Ability to lift 50-100 lbs and perform physical tasks such as standing, bending, and transferring patients

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 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.

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.

This is not a comprehensive list of all job responsibilities and requirements; upon request, a job description can be provided.

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@elara.com.