About this Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant role at Elara Caring
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:
Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant
Full-Time | Monday–Friday | Malden-Melrose-Saugus Territory
Your Skills. Their Home. Meaningful Progress.
Help patients rebuild strength, improve mobility, and regain confidence without rushing from one treatment room to another.
As a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant, you’ll deliver personalized therapy in each patient’s home under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist. You’ll have the opportunity to focus on one patient at a time, develop meaningful relationships, and see how your care improves everyday life.
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A Career Designed Around Better Care
Focused patient relationships
Deliver individualized care without managing several patients at once.
Independence in the field
Organize your daily visits and work throughout the Easton territory.
Visible results
Help patients safely walk, transfer, manage stairs, and return to everyday activities.
Support when you need it
Collaborate with an experienced Physical Therapist and interdisciplinary clinical team.
Room to grow
Expand your skills through continuing education, tuition assistance, and advancement opportunities.
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What Your Day May Include
Providing treatments outlined in the Physical Therapist’s Plan of Care
Guiding patients through therapeutic exercises and functional activities
Helping patients improve strength, balance, coordination, mobility, and endurance
Teaching patients and caregivers how to safely continue exercises at home
Demonstrating the proper use of walkers, canes, wheelchairs, prosthetics, orthotics, and other assist
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Benefits That Care for You
- Monday–Friday schedule
- Competitive compensation
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement for full-time employees
- Continuing education opportunities at no cost
- Career growth and advancement opportunities
- Family and pet bereavement leave
- Pet insurance
- Collaborative clinical support
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
- Current, unrestricted PTA license in Massachusetts
- At least six months of PTA experience preferred
- Home health experience is a plus
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current automobile insurance
- Ability to travel throughout Easton and the surrounding coverage area
- Sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently and be able to lift 50–100 lbs.
Make Every Visit Count
If you’re looking for greater independence, stronger patient connections, and the opportunity to help people thrive at home, we would love to connect with you. Pay is based off experience and education with a range of $35 to $38/hr.
Apply today and bring meaningful therapy to patients throughout the Easton community.
Equal Employment Opportunity: We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [email protected].
Pay & Benefit Information: Compensation for this role will be determined based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, skills, competencies, and relevant experience. Elara offers a broad range of benefits. Learn more at https://careers.elara.com/us/en/benefits
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