Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant - $30-40 per hour

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

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!

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 .

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 Elara Caring participates in E-Verify after a job offer is accepted and Form I-9 completed.

Elara Caring Job ID #JR-131369. Posted job title: Physical Therapist Assistant PTA Home Health | $2,500 Sign-On Bonus

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