Physical Therapist PT

Elara Caring • Worcester, MA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Elara Caring is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide home health physical therapy. The role involves evaluating patients, creating individualized treatment plans, delivering therapy in patients’ homes, monitoring progress, and adjusting care plans as needed. The Physical Therapist collaborates with physicians, caregivers, and the interdisciplinary care team, completes clinical documentation, and supervises therapy assistants and support staff as appropriate.

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 year of experience in a healthcare facility.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record, or reliable transportation for travel between patient homes and assigned work locations.
• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide physical therapy services in the home setting.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans as needed.
• Collaborate with physicians, caregivers, and the interdisciplinary care team.
• Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation.
• Supervise therapy assistants and support staff, as appropriate.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, including pet insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff.
• Continuing education opportunities at no cost to all employees.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Family and pet bereavement leave.
• Fleet vehicle program, subject to restrictions, or mileage reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level