Elara Caring is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant for a job in Westland, Michigan.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapy Assistant
• Discipline: Therapy
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

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:

✨ Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Imagine being able to give every patient the time, focus, and compassion they truly deserve — without rushing, without the noise of a busy facility, and without juggling multiple patients at once.

At Elara Caring, that’s exactly what you’ll find. Our PTAs deliver true one-on-one care in the comfort of each patient’s home, creating meaningful relationships and seeing real progress unfold in front of them.

We believe the best place for care is where patients live, and our teams bring high-quality, personalized support to more than 60,000 individuals every day. If you’re passionate about helping people regain independence and live with dignity, this role is your opportunity to make an impact — one visit at a time.

Full Time – Home Care
Saline • Ann Arbor • Dexter
Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Why Choose Elara Caring?

Here, your work matters — and so do you. We offer benefits and opportunities designed to support your professional growth and personal wellbeing:

• Collaborative, supportive clinical environment

• A chance to make a real impact in patients’ lives every single day

• Competitive compensation

• Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff & free continuing education for all employees

• Clear pathways for career advancement

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)

• 401(k) with employer match

• Generous paid time off, paid holidays, and family and pet bereavement

• Pet insurance

• Mileage reimbursement and schedule stability

What You’ll Do

As a valued member of our therapy team, you will:

• Deliver high-quality physical therapy services under the direction and supervision of a Physical Therapist

• Support the patient’s Plan of Care and report changes in condition to the supervising PT

• Ensure care aligns with state practice guidelines and physician orders

• Help patients achieve measurable progress toward their mobility and independence goals

• Teach patients and caregivers how to safely use assistive devices

• Provide education on therapy-related home exercise programs

• Promote Elara Caring’s mission, values, and commitment to excellence

• Work in a physical, hands-on environment that requires lifting and mobility

• Work occasional irregular or on-call hours as needed

What We’re Looking For

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program

• Current, unrestricted PTA license in the state of practice

• At least 6 months of PTA experience preferred (new grads encouraged to apply!)

• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and auto insurance

• Willingness to travel within the service area (up to 50%)

• Ability to lift 50–100 lbs and perform physical tasks related to patient care

Ready to join a team that cares where you are — and cares about where you’re going? Apply today and help us bring exceptional care home.

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.

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Elara Caring Job ID #JR-130291. Posted job title: Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant

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