Physical Therapist | $10,000 Sign On Bonus

Elara Caring • East Lansing, MI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Elara Caring is hiring a full-time Physical Therapist for home health, with primary coverage in Charlotte, Eaton Rapids, and Bellevue. The role provides care to patients in their homes and contributes to the company’s mission of delivering high-quality care in the right place and at the right time. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is offered for full-time employment.

The Physical Therapist evaluates patients’ functional needs and outcomes, develops and implements individualized plans of care, and adjusts those plans to support optimal outcomes. The therapist works with other specialists and, when appropriate, involves significant others in care planning. The position also includes directing support staff, maintaining patient documentation and prescriptions, and providing leadership and community education related to physical therapy. The work is physically demanding and may involve high stress, irregular hours, and call hours if applicable.

Requirements

• Graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)-approved physical therapy program.
• Current, unrestricted PT license valid for the state of work.
• Able and willing to travel within the branch/office coverage area, including travel of 50%.
• Dependable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance in accordance with state laws.
• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of one year of experience in a healthcare facility is preferred.

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; consult with other specialists; and adjust care plans as needed.
• Design and implement patient plans of care based on thorough assessments, incorporating significant others when appropriate.
• Practice therapy within defined standards of care.
• Direct support staff in achieving patients’ functional goals.
• Document evaluations, treatment goals, and plans; update documentation regularly and maintain prescriptions and signatures.
• Provide direction and leadership to staff and serve as a resource to promote physical therapy in the community.

Benefits

• $10,000 sign-on bonus for full-time staff.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff.
• Continuing education opportunities at no cost for all employees.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Family and pet bereavement leave.
• Pet insurance.

What This Job Offers

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