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:
At Elara Caring, we believe the best care happens where people live. Every day, our teams support more than 60,000 patients nationwide, helping individuals heal, regain independence, and remain safely at home. When you join Elara Caring, you become part of a mission-driven organization that values compassion, collaboration, and clinical excellence—and is continuing to grow to meet the needs of our patients and communities. As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in improving patients’ mobility, strength, and quality of life through meaningful, one-on-one care, joining the team as part of our expanding services and ongoing organizational growth.
Meaningful, one-on-one patient care in the home setting
Supportive, collaborative team environment
Competitive compensation
Tuition reimbursement for full-time team members
Free continuing education opportunities for all employees
Career advancement and growth opportunities
Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision
401(k) with employer match
Paid time off, paid holidays, family & pet bereavement
Pet insurance 🐾
Deliver direct physical therapy services in patients’ homes under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist
Follow and implement individualized Plans of Care while ensuring continuity and quality of treatment
Communicate patient progress and changes in condition promptly to the supervising Physical Therapist
Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs and safe use of assistive devices (walkers, canes, wheelchairs, orthotics, etc.)
Promote Elara Caring’s mission, values, and commitment to exceptional patient-centered care
Maintain compliance with state practice acts, physician orders, and clinical documentation standards
Travel throughout the assigned coverage area (Coleman to Auburn)
Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
Active, unrestricted PTA license in the state of practice
6+ months of PTA experience preferred (newer clinicians encouraged to apply)
Willing and able to travel within the assigned territory (up to 50%)
Valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and current auto insurance
Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including lifting, transferring, and assisting patients (up to 50–100 lbs.)
If you’re passionate about helping patients regain independence and thrive at home, we’d love to connect. Apply today and become part of something truly meaningful at Elara Caring.
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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