Physical Therapist PT Sign on Bonus

Elara Caring•Kingfisher, OK

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Elara Caring is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide high-quality care to patients in their homes. The role involves assessing patients’ functional needs and outcomes, developing and implementing individualized plans of care, providing therapy within established standards, and coordinating with other specialists and support staff. The Physical Therapist also documents evaluations, treatment goals, plans, and ongoing care, and provides direction and leadership to staff while promoting physical therapy in the community. The position is described as physically demanding and high stress, may involve irregular hours and call hours if applicable, and requires travel within the branch or office coverage area, including willingness to travel 50%. The position reports to the Branch Director, Clinical Manager, Clinical Supervisor, or designee. Base salary starts at $95,000 annually. The position is also eligible for an annual performance-based bonus of up to $5,000 and may offer additional productivity-based earnings; these variable earnings are not guaranteed.

Requirements

Graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)-approved physical therapy program.
Current, unrestricted physical therapist license valid for the state of work.
At least one year of experience in a healthcare facility.
Able and willing to travel within the branch or office coverage area and travel 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.

Responsibilities

Promote Elara Caring’s philosophy, mission statement, and administrative policies to support quality of care.
Provide direct patient care, evaluate functional needs and outcomes, and consult with other specialists.
Review patients’ functional needs and adjust care plans to support optimal outcomes.
Design and implement plans of care based on thorough assessments, involving significant others when appropriate.
Conduct therapy practice within defined standards of care.
Direct support staff to help achieve patients’ functional goals.
Document evaluations, treatment goals, and plans; keep documentation updated and maintain prescriptions and signatures.
Provide direction and leadership to staff and serve as a resource to promote physical therapy in the community.