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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)

Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

At **Elara Caring** , we believe the best care happens where patients feel most comfortable— **at 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 there—because 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 confidence—all 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 50–100 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.**

_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]._