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 Brighton, 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 :

Physical Therapist Assistant

(Full Time – Field Based)

Serving South Lyon, Novi, Northville, Plymouth, Walled Lake, and Wixom

At Elara Caring , we believe there’s truly no place like home—both for our patients and for the caregivers who support them. Every day, our teams deliver exceptional, compassionate care to more than 60,000 patients where they feel most comfortable : at home. Wherever our patients are on their health journey, we meet them there—with expertise, understanding, and heart.

We’re seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) who shares that same passion for helping others live their best life at home.

Why You’ll Love Working at Elara Caring

Work in a collaborative, team-based environment where your voice and contributions matter.

Make a meaningful impact by helping patients regain strength, independence, and confidence.

Competitive compensation package with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.

401(k) with employer match to support your future.

Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost.

Opportunities for advancement within a growing, mission-driven organization.

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

What You’ll Do

As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you’ll help patients reach their mobility and independence goals by providing high-quality therapy services under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.

Deliver safe, effective, and compassionate care in accordance with each patient’s Plan of Care.

Follow the established Plan of Care and communicate any changes in condition to the supervising Physical Therapist.

Adhere to state practice guidelines and Elara Caring’s standards for exceptional home health care.

Educate patients and caregivers on safe use of assistive devices and home exercise programs.

Perform hands-on, active work that includes lifting, transferring, and assisting patients as needed.

What You’ll Need

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program approved by the American Therapy Association.

Current, unrestricted PTA license valid in the state of practice.

Minimum of six months of experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant preferred.

Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance.

Willingness to travel up to 50% within the assigned coverage area.

Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, and move intermittently, with the capacity to lift 50–100 lbs.

Join a Team That Cares

When you join Elara Caring, you become part of a mission built on compassion, connection, and care. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real difference every day—helping patients live with comfort, dignity, and independence in the place they call home.

Apply today & make your next career move!

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-129089. Posted job title : Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant

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.