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Home Health PTA - $2,500 Sign On Bonus

Elara Caring · Carlinville, IL · $31.00–$40.00 an hour · Full time

Posted Oct 1, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

How do you keep a patient motivated when progress is slow?

What they are checking: Whether they can set small wins and keep patients engaged through a long recovery.

Tell me about a time you worked with a nurse or other discipline on a shared patient.

What they are checking: Whether they coordinate care instead of working in isolation from the rest of the team.

What would you do

This role covers the Carlinville and Jerseyville areas. How do you handle a rural territory with long drives between homes?

What they are checking: Whether they're realistic about rural travel and can stay productive with a spread-out caseload.

The posting mentions a dedicated therapy scheduler that groups visits by location. How would you work with that person?

What they are checking: Whether they communicate availability and patient needs so the scheduler can build efficient days.

The posting mentions ambient listening technology for notes. How do you make sure the final note is accurate?

What they are checking: Whether they review and own their documentation rather than trusting a tool blindly.

Your patient has new swelling and pain in one calf. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they recognize possible warning signs like a blood clot and stop to report immediately.

About the work

How do you know when a change in the treatment plan needs the supervising PT's approval?

What they are checking: Whether they respect PTA scope and keep the PT involved in clinical decisions.

Walk me through a home visit for a patient with a high fall risk.

What they are checking: Whether they combine balance training, home safety and education to reduce falls.

How do you document skilled need in a way that supports continued visits?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that notes must justify therapy for compliance and payment.

How do you train a patient to use a walker safely in a small home with stairs?

What they are checking: Whether they adapt mobility training to the real home layout and its hazards.

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The full job description

As published by Elara Caring.

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 - Home Visits $2,500 Sign On Bonus! Covering Carlinville, IL & Jerseyville, IL areas • New ambient listening technology helps save time on documentation, so you can focus on your patients! • Dedicated therapy scheduler assists in grouping visits by day and location to help save on travel time for shorter more impactful days. 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. To continue to be an industry pioneer in delivering unparalleled care, we need a Physical Therapist Assistant with commitment and compassion. Are you one of them? If so, apply today! Why Join the Elara Caring mission? • Work in a collaborative environment. • Be rewarded with a unique opportunity to make a difference • 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 As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you’ll contribute to our success in the following ways: • Promotes Elara Caring’s philosophy, mission statement and administrative policies to ensure quality of care • 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. • Adheres to the State Practice Act Guidelines. • 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 • Physically demanding, high stress environment • Full range of body motion including handling, lifting and transfer of patients • Potentially work irregular hours including call hours if applicable What is Required? • 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% • Able to sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently and be able to lift 50-100 lbs. The compensation for this position is $31.00 to $40.00 per hour, based on the company’s good faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual pay will be determined based on factors such as education, experience, skills, and internal equity. Elara Caring determines compensation based on education, job related knowledge, skills, training, and experience. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location. You will report to the Branch Director, Clinical Manager, Clinical Supervisor or designee. 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 recruiting@elara.com. 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 https://careers.elara.com/us/en/benefits EVerify : Elara Caring participates in E-Verify after a job offer is accepted and Form I-9 completed.

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