Physical Therapist Assistant PTA Home Health PRN

#### Physical Therapist Tools# Physical Therapist Assistant PTA Home Health PRN**Location:**IA52544- USAt Elara Caring, we care where you are and believe the best place for your care is where you live. We know there’s no place like home, and that’s why our teams continue to provide high-quality care to more than 60,000 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 a part of something this great, starts by carrying out our mission every day through your true calling: developing an amazing team of compassionate and dedicated healthcare providers.As a growing organization, we invite you to share your information with us for consideration for future career opportunities. This is an exciting chance to connect with our compassionate and dedicated team, who truly value your unique skills and experiences in delivering exceptional care to those we serve.* 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 for all employees at no cost* Opportunities for advancement* Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits* 401(K) with employer match* Paid time off, paid holidays, family, and pet bereavement* Pet insuranceAs a Physical Therapist Assistant, you’ll contribute to our success in the following ways:* Promotes Elara Caring’s philosophy, mission statement and administrative policies to ensure quality of care* Performs 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.* Follows 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.* Adheres to the State Practice Act Guidelines.* Verifies the Plan of Care prior to each visit and provides care according to physician’s orders, assessment data, and established standards and guidelines.* Incorporates patient care goals established in the Plan of Care, into therapy care.* Instructs patients and/or their families in the appropriate and safe use of prosthetic, orthotic and assistive devices (canes, walkers, wheelchairs, etc.).* Instructs the patient and/or caregiver in the therapy home program* Physically demanding, high stress environment* Full range of body motion including handling, lifting and transfer of patients* Potentially work irregular hours including call hours if applicable* 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 branch/office coverage area.* Must have a dependable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance in accordance with state laws.* Must be able and willing to travel 50%* Able to sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently and be able to lift 50-100 lbs.You will 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 branch/office coverage area.* Must have a dependable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance in accordance with state laws.* Must be able and willing to travel 50%* Able to sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently and be able to lift 50-100 lbs.Welcome Physical TherapistsJoining PTJobSite.com is easy and *fast*! Simply fill out this form to start locating and applying for top Physical Therapist jobs. #J-18808-Ljbffr