Job Description:Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant Elara Caring | Full-Time | Palmer-Chicopee Territory
Monday-Friday | 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
A safer walk to the kitchen. More confidence on the stairs. The ability to get back to a favorite daily routine. As a
Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant with Elara Caring, you'll help patients make progress that matters in their everyday lives.
You'll provide
one-on-one care throughout the Palmer-Chicopee territory, carrying out treatment plans established by a supervising Physical Therapist. Bring your clinical skills, encouragement, and compassion to a role where you can build relationships and see the impact of your care.
A Career That Supports You- Weekday schedule: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; NO WEEKENDS or Holidays!
- Competitive Pay - $38-$42, per hour, based on experience
- Personalized patient care: Help patients improve mobility, safety, and independence in their own homes.
- Team collaboration: Partner with Physical Therapists, nurses, and clinical leaders.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus pet insurance.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Paid time off, paid holidays, and family and pet bereavement benefits.
- Tuition reimbursement for eligible full-time employees and continuing education at no cost for all employees.
- Mileage reimbursement or fleet vehicle program, subject to program requirements.
How You'll Make a Difference- Deliver physical therapy services under the direction of a Physical Therapist and according to the established plan of care and physician's orders.
- Help patients build strength, improve balance and mobility, and work toward meaningful functional goals.
- Teach patients and caregivers home exercises, safe movement techniques, and proper use of assistive devices.
- Monitor each patient's response to treatment and promptly communicate changes, concerns, or safety risks to the supervising Physical Therapist.
- Collaborate with the care team to support continuity of care and help prevent avoidable hospitalizations.
- Complete accurate, timely clinical documentation that reflects treatment, progress, and care coordination.
- Follow applicable clinical standards, state practice guidelines, payer requirements, and patient privacy and safety policies.
What You'll Bring- Current, unrestricted Massachusetts Physical Therapist Assistant license.
- Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
- Six months of PTA experience preferred.
- Strong communication, organization, and time management skills.
- A compassionate approach to helping patients and caregivers navigate recovery at home.
- A valid driver's license and acceptable driving record, or reliable transportation between patient homes and assigned work locations.
- Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment
Apply today to join Elara Caring's Home Health therapy team.Pay & Benefit Information: Compensation for this role will be determined based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, skills, competencies, and relevant experience. Elara offers a broad range of benefits. Learn more at https://careers.elara.com/us/en/benefits
