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 (PTA) – Home Health
Full-Time | Boston Territory
Monday–Friday | No Weekends, No Holiday Shifts, No On-Call
Help Patients Move Forward—and Enjoy a Schedule That Works for You.
- Helping someone walk safely through their home, climb stairs with confidence, or regain independence makes every visit meaningful.
- At Elara Caring, we’re looking for a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide personalized, one-on-one care to patients throughout our Boston territory.
- You’ll help patients make progress toward everyday goals while collaborating with a supportive clinical team—and enjoy a weekday schedule that leaves your weekends and holidays open.
Why Join Elara Caring?
- Predictable weekday schedule: Monday–Friday with no weekends, holiday shifts, or on-call responsibilities.
- Meaningful patient relationships: Help patients regain mobility and independence in their own homes.
- Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus pet insurance.
- Plan for your future: 401(k) with employer match.
- Keep growing: Tuition reimbursement for full-time employees and continuing education opportunities at no cost.
- Time to recharge: Paid time off, paid holidays, and family and pet bereavement leave.
- Support for travel: Mileage reimbursement or fleet vehicle program for eligible employees; restrictions apply.
What You’ll Do
- Deliver physical therapy services under the treatment plan established by the supervising Physical Therapist.
- Help patients improve strength, balance, mobility, and function to support greater independence.
- Monitor progress and promptly communicate changes in condition or concerns to the Physical Therapist.
- Teach patients and caregivers exercises and techniques that support continued progress at home.
- Provide instruction on the safe use of canes, walkers, wheelchairs, prosthetics, and orthotics.
- Deliver safe, high-quality care consistent with physician orders, clinical standards, and state practice guidelines.
What You’ll Bring
- A current, unrestricted Massachusetts Physical Therapist Assistant license.
- Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
- Six months or more of PTA experience preferred.
- Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including assisting with patient positioning, transfers, and equipment.
- Reliable transportation between patient homes and assigned work locations.
- If driving, a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record are required.
Bring Your Skills to Care That Hits Home.
- Apply today to join Elara Caring’s Boston Home Health team and help patients take their next step toward independence.
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
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- Elara Caring participates in E-Verify after a job offer is accepted and Form I-9 completed.