Physical Therapist PT Home Health | $5,000 Sign-on Bonus

About the Role

Elara Caring is seeking a Physical Therapist to join its elite team of healthcare professionals. The role involves providing high‑quality, patient‑centered care in home settings across the southern portion of the Round Rock service area, including South Austin, Dripping Springs, Buda, Kyle, and Elgin. The therapist will promote Elara Caring’s philosophy and mission while delivering direct patient care, developing care plans, and leading support staff.

Responsibilities

• Promote Elara Caring’s philosophy, mission statement, and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.
• Provide direct patient care, evaluate functional needs and outcomes, and consult with other specialists.
• Review patients’ functional needs and adjust care plans to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Design and implement a plan of care based on thorough assessments, incorporating participation by significant others when appropriate.
• Conduct therapy practice within defined standards of care.
• Direct support staff to achieve patients’ functional goals.
• Document evaluations, treatment goals, and plans; regularly update documentation and maintain prescriptions and signatures.
• Provide direction and leadership to staff and act as a resource to promote physical therapy in the community.

Requirements

• Graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)‑approved physical therapy program.
• Current, unrestricted PT license valid for the state of work.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience in a healthcare facility.
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout the southern portion of the Round Rock service area (approximately 50% travel).
• Dependable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance meeting state requirements.
• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 lb, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment.
• Willingness to work irregular hours, including potential call hours.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Tuition reimbursement for full‑time staff and continuing‑education opportunities at no cost.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, family and pet bereavement leave.
• Pet insurance.
• Collaborative work environment.

Pay

Base salary $100,000 – $120,000 annually (determined by education, experience, skills, and internal equity), a $5,000 sign‑on bonus, and eligibility for productivity bonus opportunities.

Schedule

• Physically demanding, high‑stress environment requiring full range of body motion.
• Potentially irregular hours, including call hours as needed.
• Travel requirements up to 50% of the workweek, with additional compensation for extended travel within the territory.