Elara Caring is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant for a job in East Lansing, 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:

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Home Health – East Lansing Area
$5,000 Sign-On Bonus!

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.

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
• $5,000 Sign-On Bonus
• 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

Responsibilities:

• Promote Elara Caring’s philosophy, mission statement, and administrative policies
• Deliver direct physical therapy services per physician certification
• Follow the Plan of Care established by the supervising Physical Therapist
• Adhere to State Practice Act Guidelines
• Verify Plan of Care prior to each visit and provide care accordingly
• Incorporate patient care goals into therapy
• Educate patients and families on safe use of assistive devices
• Teach therapy home programs
• Work in a physically demanding, high-stress environment
• Perform full range of body motion including lifting and transferring patients
• Potentially work irregular hours including call hours if applicable

Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited PTA program approved by the American Therapy Association
• Current, unrestricted PTA license valid in the state of practice
• 6+ months of PTA experience preferred
• Willingness to travel within branch/office coverage area (up to 50%)
• Reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance
• Ability to lift 50–100 lbs and perform physical tasks

Location: East Lansing and surrounding areas
Reports to: Branch Director, Clinical Manager, Clinical Supervisor, or designee

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-128414. Posted job title: Physical Therapist Assistant-Home Health Sign on $5K

About Elara CaringBenefits

• Sign-On bonus