Home Health Physical Therapist - $5,000 Sign-On Bonus

Elara Caring • Austin, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

At Elara Caring, the Home Health Physical Therapist helps patients improve mobility, rebuild confidence, and return to everyday routines in their homes. The therapist evaluates patients’ strength, mobility, balance, and functional abilities, then develops and provides personalized treatment plans that promote recovery, safety, and independence. Care is delivered in patients’ homes and adjusted as they progress.

The position serves the southern portion of the Round Rock service area, primarily south of the river, including South Austin, Dripping Springs, Buda, Kyle, and Elgin. Scheduling support helps group visits geographically where possible. The role requires 50% travel and travel to the Round Rock office at least twice monthly for meetings, supplies, and case conferences. Additional compensation is available for extended travel within the territory. The schedule is Monday through Friday, and the position offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus.

Elara Caring describes its work as providing the Right Care, at the Right Time, in the Right Place, and emphasizes meaningful patient relationships, collaboration, and career growth.

Requirements

• Graduation from an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)-approved physical therapy program.
• A current, unrestricted Physical Therapist license in the state of practice.
• At least one year of experience in a healthcare facility.
• A dependable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance that meets state requirements.
• Ability to work independently, manage changing patient needs, and communicate effectively with patients, caregivers, and colleagues.
• Ability and willingness to travel 50%.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients’ strength, mobility, balance, and functional abilities to identify their needs and goals.
• Develop personalized treatment plans that promote recovery, safety, and independence at home.
• Provide skilled therapy and adjust treatment as patients progress.
• Educate patients and caregivers on exercises, safe movement, equipment use, and strategies to support continued progress.
• Collaborate with physicians, other specialists, and the interdisciplinary care team.
• Guide therapy assistants and support staff, as appropriate, to help patients achieve their goals.
• Maintain timely, accurate evaluations, treatment notes, care plans, and required clinical documentation.
• Deliver care consistent with professional standards and Elara Caring’s mission and policies.

Benefits

• $5,000 sign-on bonus.
• Competitive compensation, with additional compensation available for extended travel within the territory.
• Collaborative clinical support.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement for eligible full-time employees.
• No-cost continuing education for all employees.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Family and pet bereavement benefits.
• Pet insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed