Physical Therapist PT Home Health
Elara Caring•Shreveport, LA
About The Position
Elara Caring is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapist to provide home health care. The role evaluates patients, develops individualized treatment plans, delivers physical therapy in patients’ homes, monitors progress, and adjusts care plans as needed. The therapist collaborates with physicians, caregivers, and the interdisciplinary care team, completes timely and accurate 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.
- At least one year of experience in a healthcare facility.
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record, or reliable transportation to 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, including pet insurance.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff.
- Continuing education opportunities at no cost for all employees.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- Family and pet bereavement leave.
- Fleet vehicle program, with restrictions, or mileage reimbursement.
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Job Type
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