Home Health Physical Therapist - $85K-120K per year

Elara Caring is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapist for a job in Smithville, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : Physical Therapist
• Discipline : Therapy
• Duration : Ongoing
• Employment Type : Staff

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.

Job Description :

Physical Therapist – Full Time

Schedule : Monday–Friday | 8 : 00 AM–5 : 00 PM

$5,000 SIGN ON BONUS

At Elara Caring , we care where you are—and we mean that both literally and professionally. We believe the best place for care is where our patients live. There’s no place like home, and that’s why our dedicated teams deliver high-quality, personalized care to more than 60,000 patients every single day in their preferred home setting.

Wherever our patients are on their health journey, we show up with skill, compassion, and heart. And every team member plays a part in making that happen.

That’s where you come in.

As a Physical Therapist , you’ll have countless opportunities to make a meaningful difference in the lives of your patients. Whether you're helping someone take their first steps after surgery or regain confidence after a fall, you're empowering people to live stronger, more independent lives—right where they feel most comfortable.

Being part of something this meaningful starts with showing up every day with purpose—and building a team of compassionate, dedicated healthcare professionals around you.

To continue being a pioneer in delivering unparalleled care, we need a Physical Therapist with :

Commitment to patient-centered care

Compassion that shows in every interaction

A drive to grow, learn, and lead

Why Join the Elara Caring Mission?

Work in a collaborative environment where your input is valued

Be rewarded with a unique opportunity to make a real impact

Competitive compensation package

Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff

Free continuing education opportunities for all employees

Career advancement and leadership development opportunities

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(K) with employer match

Generous PTO, paid holidays, family, and pet bereavement leave

Pet insurance (because we know pets are family too)

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

Promote Elara Caring’s philosophy, mission, and values to ensure exceptional care

Provide direct patient care, evaluate functional needs and outcomes, and collaborate with other specialists

Design and implement individualized plans of care, including input from patients and caregivers when appropriate

Conduct therapy within defined clinical standards and best practices

Direct and guide support staff to help patients achieve their goals

Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including goals, updates, and prescriptions

Act as a resource to colleagues and promote physical therapy within the community

Stay flexible and ready for a physically demanding, fast-paced care environment

Handle, lift, and transfer patients as needed

What You’ll Need :

Graduate of an APTA-approved Physical Therapy program

Current, unrestricted PT license valid in the state of practice

Minimum one (1) year of experience in a healthcare setting

Willingness to travel within your local branch / office area (travel up to 50%)

Reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance per state requirements

Physical ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, and move intermittently—and lift up to 50–100 lbs

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

Elara Caring is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We’re committed to a diverse and inclusive culture where every team member is valued, supported, and empowered to succeed.

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We value the unique skills of veterans and military spouses. We encourage applications from military veterans and their families.

Elara Caring provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age (40 and older), national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law.

Elara Caring participates in E-Verify and we will provide the Federal Government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Employers like Elara Caring can only use E-Verify once you have accepted the job offer and completed the Form I-9.

At Elara Caring, pay and compensation are determined by a variety of factors, including education, job-related knowledge, skills, training, and experience. Our compensation structure reflects the cost of labor across different U.S. geographic markets, and may vary based on location.

This is not a comprehensive list of all job responsibilities and requirements; upon request, a job description can be provided.

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Elara Caring Job ID #JR-128833. Posted job title : Physical Therapist PT Home Health

About Elara Caring

Elara Caring is one of the nation’s leading providers of home-based care with a growing footprint of 26,000 caregivers and 60,000 patients in 18 states. Whether you are new to home-based care or a seasoned in-home care professional, Elara Caring will meet you where you are and develop a unique learning plan that recognizes your experience and invests in your clinical professional journey. From our preceptor program to certification prep courses, quality assessments or management training, we care about you and your success.

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