Physical Therapy Assistant

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 – Northern Cumberland County, Maine

Join Elara Caring and make a difference where it matters most—at home.
At Elara Caring, we believe the best care happens where patients live. Every day, our dedicated teams deliver high-quality care to more than 60,000 patients in their preferred home setting. Wherever our patients call home and wherever they are on their health journey, we care.

Now, we’re looking for a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our mission in Northern Cumberland County, Maine. If you’re passionate about helping others and want to be part of something extraordinary, apply today!

Why Choose Elara Caring?

• Collaborative, supportive work environment
• Competitive compensation package
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff & free continuing education opportunities
• Career advancement pathways
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(K) with employer match
• Paid time off, holidays, family & pet bereavement
• Pet insurance

What You’ll Do

• Deliver direct physical therapy services under the supervision of a Physical Therapist
• Follow the Plan of Care and report changes promptly
• Educate patients and caregivers on safe use of assistive devices and home therapy programs
• Promote Elara Caring’s mission and ensure quality care
• Work in a physically demanding, high-energy environment with full range of motion and patient transfers

What We Require

• Graduate of an accredited PTA program (approved by the American Therapy Association)
• Current, unrestricted PTA license in Maine
• 6+ months PTA experience preferred
• Ability and willingness to travel within Northern Cumberland County (up to 50%)
• Reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance
• Ability to lift 50–100 lbs and perform intermittent sitting, standing, and bending

Reporting to: Branch Director, Clinical Manager, Clinical Supervisor, or designee

Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help us bring exceptional care home to Northern Cumberland County, Maine!

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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