Physical Therapist PT Part-time Home Health

About the role

At Elara Caring, we provide high‑quality care to more than 60,000 patients each day in their homes. As a Physical Therapist you will deliver compassionate, high‑quality care to patients and families in their preferred home setting, promoting the organization’s philosophy, mission, and policies.

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 based on thorough assessment, incorporating participation by significant others when appropriate.
• Conducts therapy practice within defined standards of care.
• Directs 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.
• Works in a physically demanding, high‑stress environment requiring full range of body motion, including handling, lifting, and transferring patients.
• May work irregular hours, including call hours, as needed.

Requirements

• Graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)‑approved physical therapy program.
• Current, unrestricted PT license valid for the state of work.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a healthcare facility.
• Able and willing to travel within the branch/office coverage area; must possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record or reliable transportation.
• Willingness to travel up to 50 % of the time.
• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 lb, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment.

Benefits

• Work autonomy and flexible schedules.
• 1:1 patient care.
• Supportive and collaborative environment.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, family and pet bereavement leave.
• Pet insurance.