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Elara Caring
Topeka, Kansas

PRN Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical Therapist AssistantPer Diem

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Job Description

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

To continue to be an industry pioneer in delivering unparalleled care, we need a Physical Therapist Assistant with commitment and compassion. Are you one of them? If so, apply today!

  • As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you’ll contribute to our success in the following ways:
  • Provide physical therapy services according to the treatment plan established by the Physical Therapist.
  • Help patients work toward therapy goals that improve mobility, function, and independence.
  • Monitor patient progress and promptly report changes in condition or concerns to the supervising Physical Therapist.
  • Educate patients and caregivers on home therapy programs and techniques to support continued progress.

Teach patients and families how to safely use assistive devices, including canes, walkers, wheelchairs, prosthetics, and orthotics.

Deliver safe, high-quality therapy services in accordance with physician orders, clinical standards, and state practice guidelines

What Is Required?

  • Current, unrestricted PTA license valid for the state of work
  • Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program approved by the American Therapy Association
  • 6+ months experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant is preferred

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

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

What's in It for You?

  • Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits including pet insurance
  • 401(K) with employer match
  • Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost
  • Paid time off, paid holidays, family, and pet bereavement
  • Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) or mileage reimbursement.
  • Benefit eligibility can vary by position and shift status.

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 careers.elara.com

EVerify: Elara Caring participates in E-Verify after a job offer is accepted and Form I-9 completed.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant will provide physical therapy services in a home health setting to improve patient mobility, function, and independence. They are responsible for monitoring patient progress, educating families on therapy programs, and reporting condition changes to the supervising therapist.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current, unrestricted Physical Therapist Assistant license and be a graduate of an accredited program. The role requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and reliable transportation for travel between patient homes.

Key Skills

Patient assessmentHome health careClinical documentationPatient educationRehabilitationMobility trainingCaregiver training

Physical Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Kansas is 90.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.0% of Kansas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Kansas?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $73k (middle half $66k–$80k)17 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingKansas index 90.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Kansas213 active22,070 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedKansas Physical Therapist listings: 22% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 25% offer loan repayment220 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,606 in the last 30 days4,604 the 30 days before (+65%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.1% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Elara Caring

Hospitals and Health Care
Dallas, Texas
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive insurance plans (medical, dental, vision, pet insurance)
401(K) with employer match
Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff
Continuing education opportunities at no cost
Paid time off, paid holidays, family and pet bereavement
Fleet vehicle program or mileage reimbursement

Living in Topeka

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$205k
Typical market rent
$1,249/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
88.8
State income tax
Up to 5.7%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Topeka, KS metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.