Physical Therapist Assistant PTA
Cleveland, Ohio
FULL_TIME |

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Job Description:

Physical Therapist Assistant, PTA | Home Health
Serving Cleveland’s east side, Euclid, Solon, and surrounding communities

Help patients turn everyday movements into meaningful progress.


Getting out of a favorite chair. Walking to the kitchen. Managing the front steps. As a Physical Therapist Assistant with Elara Caring, you’ll help patients work toward goals that matter in their daily lives.


We’re seeking a PTA to serve Cleveland's east side, Euclid, Solon, and surrounding communities. You’ll provide treatment under a Physical Therapist’s direction, build relationships with patients and caregivers, and help patients gain strength, mobility, and confidence at home.


Make a Difference During Every Visit

  • Provide physical therapy services according to the Plan of Care established by the supervising Physical Therapist.
  • Review the care plan before each visit and incorporate patient goals into treatment.
  • Monitor patient response and promptly report changes to the Physical Therapist.
  • Teach patients and caregivers how to follow their home therapy program.
  • Instruct patients in the safe use of walkers, canes, wheelchairs, and other prescribed assistive devices.
  • Document care accurately and follow applicable practice standards and Ohio regulations.
  • Collaborate with the care team to support quality and continuity of care.

What You’ll Need

  • Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
  • Current, unrestricted PTA license valid in Ohio.
  • 6 months or more of PTA experience preferred.
  • Home health and Homecare Homebase experience preferred.
  • Ability and willingness to travel throughout the assigned territory, with approximately 50% travel.
  • 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.

Benefits That Support You

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus pet insurance.
  • 401(k) with employer match.
  • Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff.
  • Continuing education opportunities at no cost to employees.
  • Opportunities for advancement.
  • Paid time off, paid holidays, and family and pet bereavement leave.

Benefit eligibility can vary by position and shift status.


Ready to help patients make progress at home? Apply today to join Elara Caring’s team serving Cleveland, Euclid, and Solon.

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.