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Elara Caring
Mentor, Ohio

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Physical Therapist AssistantFull-Time

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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

  • Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Home Health
  • Elara Caring | Cleveland, OH | Full-Time
  • Help patients move better, regain confidence, and stay independent at home.

Elara Caring is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide personalized care in patients’ homes. Work directly with patients and caregivers, follow an established therapy plan, and see how your care helps patients manage everyday activities.

Why Join Elara Caring?

Support for your professional growth: Continuing education opportunities at no cost to employees, plus tuition reimbursement for eligible full-time staff.

  • Benefits for you and your family: Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance options.
  • Time to recharge: Paid time off, paid holidays, and family and pet bereavement leave.
  • Retirement savings: 401(k) with employer match.
  • Travel support: Mileage reimbursement or a fleet vehicle program, subject to eligibility and restrictions.

What You’ll Do

  • Provide physical therapy services under the treatment plan established by the supervising Physical Therapist.
  • Help patients improve mobility, strength, function, and independence.
  • Monitor progress and communicate changes or concerns to the Physical Therapist.
  • Teach patients and caregivers exercises and techniques that support progress between visits.
  • Educate patients on the safe use of walkers, canes, wheelchairs, and other prescribed assistive devices.
  • Deliver care consistent with physician orders, clinical standards, and state practice requirements.

What You’ll Need

  • A current, unrestricted PTA license in the state where you will work.
  • 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 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

Ready to help patients take their next step forward? Apply today to connect with our recruiting team.

Benefit eligibility varies by position and shift status. Fleet vehicle restrictions apply.

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

Provide physical therapy services in patients' homes by following established treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, and independence. Monitor patient progress, communicate changes to the supervising therapist, and educate patients and caregivers on safe exercise techniques and assistive device usage.

Requirements

Requires a current, unrestricted Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license and graduation from an accredited PTA program. Candidates must have a valid driver's license and the physical ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.

Key Skills

Patient mobilityPatient assessmentTherapy plan implementationAssistive device trainingPatient educationClinical documentationMobility supportStrength trainingHome health care

Physical Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Ohio?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $63k (middle half $56k–$68k)14 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingOhio index 92.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Ohio799 active21,800 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedOhio Physical Therapist listings: 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 22% offer loan repayment825 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 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

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Pet insurance
401(k) with employer match
Tuition reimbursement for eligible full-time staff
Continuing education opportunities at no cost
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Family and pet bereavement leave

Living in Mentor

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$259k
Typical market rent
$1,690/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

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

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