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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 – Jackson, MI & Surrounding Areas

At 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.

To continue to be an industry pioneer in delivering unparalleled care, we need a **Physical Therapist Assistant** with commitment and compassion. Are you one of them? If so, apply today!

Why Join the Elara Caring Mission?

+ 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 insurance

As a Physical Therapist Assistant, You’ll Contribute to Our Success in the Following Ways:

+ Promote Elara Caring’s philosophy, mission statement, and administrative policies to ensure quality of care

+ Perform direct physical therapy services in accordance with accepted standards of practice and certified by the patient’s physician

+ Follow Plan of Care as established by the Physical Therapist and report any changes in status

+ Adhere to State Practice Act Guidelines

+ Verify Plan of Care prior to each visit and provide care according to physician’s orders and assessment data

+ Incorporate patient care goals into therapy care

+ Instruct patients and/or families in the safe use of prosthetic, orthotic, and assistive devices

+ Instruct the patient and/or caregiver in the therapy home program

+ Work in a physically demanding, high-stress environment

+ Perform full range of body motion including handling, lifting, and transferring patients

+ Potentially work irregular hours including call hours if applicable

What is Required?

+ 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 preferred

+ Able and willing to travel within branch/office coverage area

+ Must have a dependable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance

+ Must be able and willing to travel 50%

+ Able to sit, stand, bend, lift, and move intermittently and lift 50–100 lbs

You will report to the Branch Director, Clinical Manager, Clinical Supervisor, or designee.

Looking Ahead

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.

_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_ [email protected]._