Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant

Elara Capital

Physical Therapist Assistant delivering home healthcare services in Illinois. Supporting patients directly and following prescribed Physical Therapist plans in a home setting.

Posted 6/18/2026full-timeSpringfield • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $31 - $38 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Performs 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
Follows 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
Verifies the Plan of Care prior to each visit and provides care according to physician’s orders, assessment data, and established standards and guidelines
Incorporates patient care goals established in the Plan of Care, into therapy care
Instructs patients and/or their families in the appropriate and safe use of prosthetic, orthotic and assistive devices (canes, walkers, wheelchairs, etc.)
Instructs the patient and/or caregiver in the therapy home program

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program approved by the American Therapy Association
Current, unrestricted PTA license valid for the state of work
6+ months experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant is preferred
Able and willing to travel within branch/office coverage area
Must have a dependable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance in accordance with state laws
Must be able and willing to travel 50%
Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation package
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

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Hard Skills & Tools

physical therapy servicesPlan of Carepatient care goalsprosthetic devicesorthotic devicesassistive devicestherapy home programlifting patientstransferring patientsmoving equipment

Soft Skills

communicationinstructiondependabilityteamworkadaptabilitypatient interactioncaregiver supportreportingattention to detailproblem-solving

Certifications

PTA licenseaccredited physical therapy assistant program