Physical Therapist PT Home Health PRN

About the role

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.

We care where you are and believe the best place for your care is where you live. We know there’s no place like home, and that’s why our teams continue to provide high-quality care to more than 60,000 patients each day in their preferred home setting. Wherever our patients call home and wherever they are on their health journey, we care.

Responsibilities

• Promotes Elara Caring’s philosophy, mission statement and administrative policies to ensure quality of care
• Provides direct patient care, evaluates functional needs and outcomes, and consults with other specialists
• Reviews patients’ functional needs and adjusts care plans to ensure optimal patient outcomes
• Designs and implements a plan of care for patients based on a thorough assessment of potential development and incorporates participation by significant others whenever it seems appropriate
• Conducts therapy practice within defined standards of care
• Directs the assistance of support staff to achieve patients’ functional goals
• Documents evaluations, treatment goals, and plans
• Regularly updates documentation and maintains prescriptions and signatures
• Provides direction and leadership to staff and acts 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
• Must have a dependable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance in accordance with state laws
• Must be able and willing to travel 50%
• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment

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
• Pet insurance