Physical Therapist PT Home Health PRN

About the Role

At Elara Caring, we care where you are and believe the best place for your care is where you live. As a Physical Therapist, you’ll contribute to our mission of providing high-quality care to more than 60,000 patients daily in their preferred home setting. This role offers countless ways to make a difference by developing an amazing team of compassionate and dedicated healthcare providers.

The environment is physically demanding and high-stress, involving a full range of body motion, including handling, lifting, and transferring patients, as well as potentially working irregular hours, including on-call shifts.

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 outcomes.
• Design and implement a plan of care for patients based on a thorough assessment of potential development, incorporating participation by significant others when appropriate.
• Conduct therapy practice within defined standards of care.
• Direct the assistance of 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.
• Able and willing to travel within branch/office coverage area, with up to 50% travel required.
• Must have a dependable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance in accordance with state laws.
• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment.

You will report to the Branch Director, Clinical Manager, Clinical Supervisor, or designee.

Benefits

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