Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant

Company: Elara Caring
Location: Lawrence
Posted on: January 14, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Elara Caring is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant for a job in Lawrence, Kansas. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: Physical Therapy Assistant - Discipline: Therapy - Duration: Ongoing - Employment Type: Staff /n 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 (Full-Time) Make a Difference—Right Where It Matters Most. At Elara Caring, we believe there’s no place like home. Every day, our teams provide exceptional care to more than 60,000 patients in the place they’re most comfortable—home. As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in helping patients regain strength, mobility, and independence while building meaningful connections along the way. If you’re passionate about patient-centered care and want to be part of a mission-driven organization that truly values its clinicians, this is your opportunity to thrive. Why Join Elara Caring? - Supportive, collaborative team environment - Competitive compensation - Tuition reimbursement for full-time employees and free continuing education for all staff - Career growth and advancement opportunities - Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage - 401(k) with employer match - Paid time off, paid holidays, family & pet bereavement - Pet insurance - The opportunity to truly change lives—every day How You’ll Make an Impact As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you will: - Deliver high-quality physical therapy services under the supervision of a Physical Therapist - Follow and implement individualized Plans of Care to promote patient progress and safety - Communicate changes in patient status promptly to the Physical Therapist - Educate patients and caregivers on exercises, mobility, and safe use of assistive devices - Support patient independence through personalized home therapy programs - Uphold Elara Caring’s mission, values, and standards of excellence This role is physically active and may include lifting, transferring patients, and flexible scheduling as needed. What We’re Looking For - Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program - Current, unrestricted PTA license in the state of practice - Minimum 6 months of PTA experience preferred - Willingness to travel within the coverage area (up to 50%) - Valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and active auto insurance - Ability to lift 50–100 lbs and perform physical job duties Reporting Structure: You will report to the Branch Director, Clinical Manager, Clinical Supervisor, or designee. ? Join a team that values your skills, supports your growth, and empowers you to make a lasting impact—apply today! 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. If 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 . Elara Caring Job ID JR-131369. Posted job title: Physical Therapist Assistant PTA Home Health About Elara Caring Elara Caring is one of the nation’s leading providers of home-based care with a growing footprint of 26,000 caregivers and 60,000 patients in 18 states. Whether you are new to home-based care or a seasoned in-home care professional, Elara Caring will meet you where you are and develop a unique learning plan that recognizes your experience and invests in your clinical professional journey. From our preceptor program to certification prep courses, quality assessments or management training, we care about you and your success.

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