Per Diem / PRN Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant - $26-35 per hour

Elara Caring is seeking a per diem / prn Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant for a per diem / prn job in Midland, Michigan.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : Physical Therapy Assistant
• Discipline : Therapy
• Duration : Ongoing
• Employment Type : Per Diem

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 :

PRN Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Bay, Midland, & Saginaw Area

Care where it matters most — at home.

At Elara Caring , we believe care is personal. Healing happens best where people feel most comfortable — at home. Every day, our compassionate teams bring strength, mobility, and confidence to more than 60,000 patients across the country.

As a PRN Physical Therapist Assistant , you'll help patients regain independence and confidence in the place they call home. Working closely with a licensed Physical Therapist, you'll provide hands-on care, encouragement, and education that truly changes lives.

What You'll Do

Provide compassionate, skilled therapy services as directed by the supervising Physical Therapist.

Follow individualized Plans of Care and update the PT on any changes in patient status.

Help patients safely use assistive devices such as walkers, canes, and wheelchairs.

Teach patients and caregivers home exercise programs to support progress between visits.

Document all care accurately and in accordance with clinical standards.

Promote Elara Caring's mission of delivering exceptional, patient-centered care at home.

Why You'll Love Being a PTA at Elara Caring

Purpose-driven work : Make a real impact helping people reach their goals and reclaim their independence.

Team support : Work in a collaborative environment with leaders who listen and peers who care.

Flexible schedule : Enjoy a PRN position with no weekends and no holidays — balance that fits your life.

Growth opportunities : Access continuing education and career advancement pathways.

Competitive pay : Earn competitive compensation for meaningful, rewarding work.

What You'll Bring

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program

Current, unrestricted PTA license in the state of Michigan

6+ months of experience as a PTA preferred

Dependable transportation, valid driver's license, and auto insurance

Willingness to travel up to 50% within the Bay, Midland, and Saginaw area

Ability to lift, transfer, and assist patients (50–100 lbs)

Most importantly — a heart for people and a passion for helping them move forward

Join Us — and Bring Your Care Home

If you're a compassionate PTA looking for flexible work that makes a real difference, we'd love to meet you.

Apply today and be part of a team that helps people live life to the fullest, wherever they call home.

We value the unique skills of veterans and military spouses. We encourage applications from military veterans and their families.

Elara Caring provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age (40 and older), national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law.

Elara Caring participates in E-Verify and we will provide the Federal Government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Employers like Elara Caring can only use E-Verify once you have accepted the job offer and completed the Form I-9.

At Elara Caring, pay and compensation are determined by a variety of factors, including education, job-related knowledge, skills, training, and experience. Our compensation structure reflects the cost of labor across different U.S. geographic markets, and may vary based on location.

This is not a comprehensive list of all job responsibilities and requirements; upon request, a job description can be provided.

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Elara Caring Job ID #JR-129136. Posted job title : Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant (PRN)

About Elara Caring

Elara Caring is one of the nation's leading providers of home-based care with a growing footprint of 26,000 caregivers and 60,000 patients in 18 states. Whether you are new to home-based care or a seasoned in-home care professional, Elara Caring will meet you where you are and develop a unique learning plan that recognizes your experience and invests in your clinical professional journey. From our preceptor program to certification prep courses, quality assessments or management training, we care about you and your success.