Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

$2,500 Sign-On Bonus | $38.00–$42.50 per Hour

Full-Time, 40 Hours per Week | Flexible Scheduling AI-Assisted Documentation | New Graduates Welcome

Serving New Haven and surrounding communities

Help patients regain strength, confidence, and independence at home.

Bring your therapy skills to Elara Caring and make a difference in how patients move through everyday life. As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you’ll provide personalized care in patients’ homes, helping them work toward meaningful goals under the direction of a supervising Physical Therapist.

Whether you’re an experienced PTA or a new graduate ready to begin your career, we’d love to connect.

$2,500 sign-on bonus.

$38.00–$42.50 per hour, based on qualifications.

Flexible scheduling within a full-time, 40-hour workweek.

AI-assisted documentation to support your charting workflow.

A collaborative clinical team.

Tuition reimbursement for eligible full-time employees.

Continuing education opportunities at no cost to employees.

Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance options.

401(k) with employer match.

Paid time off, paid holidays, and family and pet bereavement leave.

Provide physical therapy services according to the plan of care established by the supervising Physical Therapist.

Help patients improve mobility, strength, balance, and function.

Incorporate each patient’s therapy goals into their care.

Monitor patient progress and promptly report changes or concerns to the Physical Therapist.

Deliver care consistent with physician orders, clinical standards, and state practice requirements.

Assist with patient positioning, mobility, and transfers as needed.

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.

New graduates are welcome. Six months or more of PTA experience is preferred.

Able and willing to travel within branch/office coverage area.

Must possess a valid driver's license, maintain an acceptable driving record, OR have reliable transportation to travel between patient homes and assigned work locations.

Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment

The base salary for this position is $38.00 to $42.50 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.

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 [email protected].

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

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