Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant

Company: Elara Caring
Location: East Lansing
Posted on: January 8, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Elara Caring is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant for a job in East Lansing, Michigan. 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 (PTA) – Home Health East Lansing, MI and surrounding areas $5,000 Sign-On Bonus At 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. Why Join the Elara Caring Mission? - Work in a collaborative environment - Be rewarded with a unique opportunity to make a difference - Competitive compensation package - $5,000 Sign-On Bonus - Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost - Opportunities for advancement - Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits - 401(K) with employer match - Paid time off, paid holidays, family, and pet bereavement - Pet insurance Your Impact as a PTA - Promote Elara Caring’s philosophy, mission, and policies to ensure quality care - Deliver direct physical therapy services per physician certification and accepted standards - Follow the Plan of Care established by the supervising Physical Therapist - Adhere to State Practice Act Guidelines - Verify Plan of Care prior to each visit and provide care per physician’s orders - Incorporate patient care goals into therapy - Educate patients and families on safe use of assistive devices - Teach therapy home programs - Work in a physically demanding, high-stress environment - Perform full range of body motion including lifting and transferring patients - Potentially work irregular hours including on-call shifts What You’ll Need - Graduate of an accredited PTA program approved by the American Therapy Association - Current, unrestricted PTA license valid in Michigan - 6 months of PTA experience preferred - Willingness to travel within East Lansing and surrounding areas - Reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance - Ability to travel up to 50% - Physical ability to lift 50–100 lbs Ready to make a difference in East Lansing and nearby communities? Apply today and become part of a team that truly cares. 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-128415. Posted job title: Physical Therapist Assistant- Home Health Sign on $5k 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. Benefits - Sign-On bonus

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