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Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Home Health

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

Posted Sep 29, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about your experience as a PTA in home health or other settings.

What they are checking: Whether they're ready to work independently in homes rather than with a PT down the hall.

Tell me about a time you worked through a disagreement with a supervising therapist.

What they are checking: Whether they communicate professionally and respect the PT's role while sharing what they've observed.

What would you do

The patient's goals no longer seem realistic after a setback. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they report to the supervising PT for re-evaluation rather than changing goals themselves.

A patient asks you to skip the exercises and just talk today. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they balance empathy with delivering the skilled care the visit is meant to provide.

What would make you call the nurse after a therapy visit?

What they are checking: Whether they report changes like new pain, confusion or wounds to the rest of the team.

How do you manage a full day of visits around Springfield with cancellations and traffic?

What they are checking: Whether they stay flexible and communicate schedule changes promptly.

About the work

Walk me through a treatment session for a patient recovering from a stroke at home.

What they are checking: Whether they can deliver functional, safe therapy within the PT's plan in a home setting.

How do you check that a patient is safe to exercise before starting a session?

What they are checking: Whether they check vitals and symptoms and know when to hold treatment.

How do you teach a patient's spouse to guard them on stairs?

What they are checking: Whether they can train family caregivers clearly so patients stay safe between visits.

How do you write a note that clearly shows skilled therapy and progress?

What they are checking: Whether they understand documentation supports compliance and payment in home health.

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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 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. 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 base salary 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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