Physical Therapist Assistant, PTA

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois.

📋 Description

• Advocate for Elara Caring’s philosophy, mission statement, and administrative policies to guarantee quality care.

• Deliver direct physical therapy services in alignment with accepted practice standards and the patient physician’s certification.

• Adhere to the Plan of Care established by the Physical Therapist under supervision.

• Promptly report any changes in patient status to the Physical Therapist.

• Confirm the Plan of Care prior to each visit.

• Administer care per physician’s orders, assessment data, and established standards and guidelines.

• Integrate patient care objectives from the Plan of Care into therapy sessions.

• Educate patients and families on the safe usage of prosthetic, orthotic, and assistive devices.

• Guide patients or caregivers in the therapy home program.

• Provide physical therapy assistant services via home visits.

• Report to the Branch Director, Clinical Manager, Clinical Supervisor, or designated individual.

⛳️ Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited physical therapy assistant program recognized by the American Therapy Association.

• Hold a current, unrestricted PTA license valid in the state of employment.

• Preferably possess over 6 months of experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant.

• Willingness and ability to travel within the branch/office coverage area.

• Reliable vehicle required.

• Valid driver’s license necessary.

• Current auto insurance compliant with state regulations.

• Capable of and willing to travel 50% of the time.

• Able to sit, stand, bend, lift, and move intermittently.

• Capable of lifting between 50–100 lbs.

• Physically fit to work in a high-stress environment.

• Willing to work irregular hours, including on-call hours if applicable.

• Commitment to adhere to State Practice Act Guidelines.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.

• Tuition reimbursement available for full-time employees.

• No-cost continuing education opportunities for all staff.

• Advancement opportunities within the organization.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.

• 401(K) plan with employer matching.

• Paid time off.

• Paid holidays.

• Family bereavement leave.

• Pet bereavement leave.

• Pet insurance options.

• Access to new ambient listening technology to expedite documentation.

• Dedicated therapy scheduler to coordinate visits by day and location.

• Additional earnings potential for exceeding quotas, bonuses, on-call work, or other performance-related compensation factors.