Home Health Physical Therapist - $15k Sign On Bonus
About The Position
At Elara Caring, we have a unique opportunity to play a huge role in the growth of an entire home care industry. Here, each employee has the chance to make a real difference by carrying out our mission every day. Join our elite team of healthcare professionals, providing the Right Care, at the Right Time, in the Right Place. This role involves providing home visits and utilizes new ambient listening technology to save time on documentation. A dedicated therapy scheduler assists in grouping visits by day and location to optimize travel time. Elara Caring believes the best place for care is where you live, serving over 60,000 patients daily in their preferred home setting. We are seeking a committed and compassionate Physical Therapist to continue our industry pioneering work.
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 to and willing to travel 50%
- Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment
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. Reviews patients’ functional needs and adjusts care plans to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- 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
Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff
- Continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost
- Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(K) with employer match
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Family bereavement
- Pet bereavement
- Pet insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
