Physical Therapist | $10,000 Sign On Bonus
About The Position
Elara Caring is hiring a full-time home health Physical Therapist to provide care in patients’ homes, with primary coverage in Charlotte, Eaton Rapids, and Bellevue. The position involves evaluating patients’ functional needs and outcomes, developing and implementing individualized plans of care, and adjusting care plans to support optimal outcomes. The therapist collaborates with other specialists, directs support staff, maintains clinical documentation, and provides leadership and resources to promote physical therapy in the community. The role is physically demanding and may involve high stress, irregular hours, and call hours if applicable. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is offered.
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 or office coverage area and 50% of the time.
- 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
- At least 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, and consult with other specialists.
- Review patients’ functional needs and adjust care plans to support optimal outcomes.
- Develop and implement a plan of care based on a thorough assessment, involving significant others when appropriate.
- Practice therapy within defined standards of care.
- Direct support staff in helping patients achieve functional goals.
- Document evaluations, treatment goals, and plans; update documentation and maintain prescriptions and signatures.
- Provide direction and leadership to staff and serve as a resource to promote physical therapy in the community.
- Travel within the branch or office coverage area, including travel approximately 50% of the time.
Benefits
- $10,000 sign-on bonus
- Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff
- Continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost
- Opportunities for advancement
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Family and pet bereavement
- Pet insurance
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Job Type
Full-time
