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nPhysical Therapist Assistant
nAt 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. Being a part of something this great, starts by carrying out our mission every day through your true calling: developing an amazing team of compassionate and dedicated healthcare providers.
nTo 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!
nWhy Join the Elara Caring mission?
nnnWork in a collaborative environment.
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nnBe rewarded with a unique opportunity to make a difference
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nnCompetitive compensation package
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nnTuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost
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nnOpportunities for advancement
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nnComprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits
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nn401(K) with employer match
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nnPaid time off, paid holidays, family, and pet bereavement
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nnPet insurance
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n nAs a Physical Therapist Assistant, you’ll contribute to our success in the following ways:
nnnPromotes Elara Caring’s philosophy, mission statement and administrative policies to ensure quality of care
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nnPerforms direct physical therapy services in accordance with accepted standards of practice and certified by the patient’s physician to ensure quality and continuity of care.
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nnFollows Plan of Care as established by Physical Therapist/being supervised by the Physical Therapist and immediate reporting of any changes in status back to Physical Therapist.
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nnAdheres to the State Practice Act Guidelines.
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nnVerifies the Plan of Care prior to each visit and provides care according to physician’s orders, assessment data, and established standards and guidelines.
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nnIncorporates patient care goals established in the Plan of Care, into therapy care.
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nnInstructs patients and/or their families in the appropriate and safe use of prosthetic, orthotic and assistive devices (canes, walkers, wheelchairs, etc.).
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nnInstructs the patient and/or caregiver in the therapy home program
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nnPhysically demanding, high stress environment
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nnFull range of body motion including handling, lifting and transfer of patients
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nnPotentially work irregular hours including call hours if applicable
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n nWhat is Required?
nnnGraduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program approved by the American Therapy Association
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nnCurrent, unrestricted PTA license valid for the state of work.
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nn6+ months experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant is preferred
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nnAble and willing to travel within branch/office coverage area.
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nnMust have a dependable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance in accordance with state laws.
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nnMust be able and willing to travel 50%
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nnAbility to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment
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n nYou will report to the Branch Director, Clinical Manager, Clinical Supervisor or designee.
nYour per hour base will be 35- 40 per hour, with opportunities to exceed quota through:
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Worksite address
elgin, IL, 60122, US
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