Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

At Elara Caring, we believe the best care happens where patients feel most comfortableat home. Every day, our teams provide high-quality, compassionate care to more than 60,000 patients across the country. Wherever our patients are on their health journey, we're therebecause there truly is no place like home.

As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you'll play a vital role in helping patients regain mobility, independence, and confidenceall while working a consistent weekday schedule that supports work-life balance. If you're passionate about patient-centered care and want to be part of a mission-driven organization, we'd love to meet you.

Why Join Elara Caring?

• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day
• Competitive compensation
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff
• Continuing education opportunities at no cost
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Family and pet bereavement leave
• Pet insurance

What You'll Do

• Provide direct physical therapy services in accordance with the physician's orders and Plan of Care
• Follow and implement treatment plans established by the Physical Therapist
• Communicate patient status changes promptly to the supervising Physical Therapist
• Promote Elara Caring's mission, values, and quality standards
• Educate patients and caregivers on therapy home programs
• Instruct patients and families on the safe use of assistive devices (e.g., walkers, canes, wheelchairs)
• Adhere to state practice act guidelines and agency policies
• Support continuity of care and positive patient outcomes

Physical & Work Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, and move intermittently
• Ability to lift 50100 pounds
• Travel within the assigned coverage area (up to 50%)
• Home-based, physically active work environment

What We're Looking For

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program (APTA-approved)
• Current, unrestricted PTA license in the state of practice
• At least 6 months of PTA experience preferred
• Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance
• Willingness to travel within the branch coverage area

You'll report to the Branch Director, Clinical Manager, Clinical Supervisor, or designee and be supported every step of the way.

Apply today and discover how rewarding a career at Elara Caring can be.