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Elara Caring
Elkhart, Indiana

Physical Therapist Assistant Per Visit

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

Delivering the right care, at the right time, in the right place is the mission that drives Elara Caring, and that starts with the right people. We have extraordinary employees with a passion and enthusiasm to exceed the expectations of each patient we serve, each visit, every day—and that could include you.

Elara Caring is looking for a passionate Physical Therapy Assistant PTA to join our elite team of healthcare professionals and make a difference, one patient at a time.

Why Join the Elara Caring Mission?

  • Supportive, collaborative environment
  • Unique, rewarding opportunity caring for patients in their homes
  • Competitive compensation
  • Comprehensive onboarding and mentorship

Opportunities for Advancement and Growth

Medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401K and paid-time off for full-time staff.

What Is Required?

  • Current PTA License as required by state
  • CPR certification with American Heart Association or America Red Cross
  • Ability to meet physical demands of the job
  • Positive attitude
  • Dedication to quality patient care
  • Strong communication skills
  • Reliable transportation to perform job duties
  • Apply with Elara Caring today!
  • This is not a comprehensive list of all job duties; a full job description will be provided.

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 high-quality care to patients within their homes. They are responsible for delivering services that meet patient expectations and support the company's mission.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current PTA license and a valid CPR certification. Reliable transportation and the ability to meet the physical demands of home-based patient care are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Rehabilitation

Physical Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Indiana is 93.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.4% of Indiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Indiana?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $66k (middle half $63k–$68k)33 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingIndiana index 93.3US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Indiana593 active21,476 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedIndiana Physical Therapist listings: 20% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 28% offer loan repayment607 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,550 in the last 30 days4,344 the 30 days before (+74%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.5% 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.

Top contract/1099 PTA Jobs

11 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

8 jobs
2
<$70k
3
$70k-75k
2
$75k-80k
1
$80k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

10 jobs
CME allowance
70%
401k / retirement match
60% this job
Sign-on bonus
20%
Loan repayment
20%
Relocation assistance
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist Assistant

FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers · Germantown, Maryland

$58k-$80k
#2

Outpatient Physical Therapist Assistant | Westminster Rehab

PAM Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Westminster · Westminster, Colorado

$29-$38/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant

$25-$37.5/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant - Acute Care

$27-$36/hr
+ 9 more · ranked by pay

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

Medical, dental, and vision benefits
401K
Paid time off for full-time staff
Comprehensive onboarding and mentorship
Opportunities for advancement and growth

Living in Elkhart

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$237k
Typical market rent
$1,185/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
90.3
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Elkhart-Goshen, IN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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