Physical Therapist

About This Role

This Physical Therapist position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the growth of the home care industry by providing high-quality care to patients in their preferred home setting. The role involves direct patient care, evaluating functional needs, and designing and implementing care plans, making a real difference in patients' health journeys.

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 for patients based on a thorough assessment of potential development and incorporate participation by significant others whenever 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
• Dependable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance in accordance with state laws
• 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

• $10,000 sign-on bonus for full-time staff
• Collaborative environment
• Unique opportunity to make a difference
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff
• 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

Important Details

• Schedule: Potentially irregular hours including call hours if applicable
• Team: Reports to the Branch Director, Clinical Manager, Clinical Supervisor or designee