Physical Therapist PT Home Health

About the position

At Elara Caring, we care where you are and believe the best place for your care is where you live. We know there's no place like home, and that's why our teams continue to provide high-quality care to more than 60,000 patients each day in their preferred home setting. Wherever our patients call home and wherever they are on their health journey, we care. Each team member has a part to play in this mission. This means you have countless ways to make a difference as a Physical Therapist. Being a part of something this great, starts by carrying out our mission every day through your true calling: developing an amazing team of compassionate and dedicated healthcare providers.

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
• 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

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
• 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

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and 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