Physical Therapist PT Home Health

Elara Caring Physical Therapist Opportunity

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. As a Physical Therapist, you'll contribute to our success in the following ways :

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

Physically demanding, high stress environment

Full range of body motion including handling, lifting and transfer of patients

Potentially work irregular hours including call hours if applicable

What is required?

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%

Able to sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently and be able to lift 50-100 lbs.

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