Physical Therapist Assistant PTA Home Health PRN

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  • Elara Caring
Job Summary
Location
Middlebury ,CT 06762
Job Type
Contract
Visa
Any Valid Visa
Salary
PayRate
Qualification
BCA
Experience
2Years - 10Years
Posted
24 Dec 2024
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Job Description

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.nnJob Description:nnCoverage: Danbury /New FairfilednnPhysical Therapist Assistant PRNnnAt 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.nnTo continue to be an industry pioneer delivering unparalleled care, we need a Physical Therapist Assistant with commitment and compassion. Are you one of them? If so, apply today!nnWhy Join the Elara Caring mission?nnWork autonomy and flexible schedulesnn1:1 patient carennSupportive and collaborative environmentnnCompetitive compensation packagennTuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employeesnnComprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefitsnn401(K) with employer matchnnPaid time off, paid holidays, family and pet bereavementnnPet insurancennAs a Physical Therapist Assistant, you’ll contribute to our success in the following ways: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.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.nnAdheres to the State Practice Act Guidelines.nnVerifies the Plan of Care prior to each visit and provides care according to physician’s orders, assessment data, and established standards and guidelines.nnIncorporates patient care goals established in the Plan of Care, into therapy care.nnInstructs patients and/or their families in the appropriate and safe use of prosthetic, orthotic and assistive devices (canes, walkers, wheelchairs, etc.).nnInstructs the patient and/or caregiver in the therapy home program.nnWhat is Required?nnGraduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program approved by the American Therapy Association.nn6+ months experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant is preferrednnCurrently Licensed as a Physical Therapy AssistantnnMust have a dependable vehicle, a valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance in accordance with the laws of the state.nnYou will report to the Clinical Supervisor.nnThis is not a comprehensive list of all job responsibilities ; a full job description will be provided.nnWe are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.nnWe value the unique skills of veterans and military spouses. We encourage applications from military veterans and their families.nnElara 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.nnElara 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.nnIf you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by reaching out to