Home Health Physical Therapist - $41-58 per hour

Elara Caring; Lapeer (MI); On-site; USD 56,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Elara Caring is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapist for Lapeer, Michigan. This role involves delivering one-on-one therapy in patients' homes, designing care plans to improve movement and independence, and collaborating with care teams.

The ideal candidate holds an APTA-accredited PT degree, an active Michigan PT license, and at least one year of home health experience, with travel to Western Michigan required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an APTA-accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Current, unrestricted PT license in the State of Michigan.
• At least one year of clinical experience (home health preferred).

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalized, one-on-one therapy in the patient’s home.
• Design care plans that build confidence, movement, and independence.
• Collaborate with nurses, aides, and physicians to provide seamless, whole-person care.
• Educate patients and families through instruction and encouragement.
• Travel throughout the Western Michigan territory (approximately 50%).

Skills

Physical Therapy

Home health

Travel willingness

Education

APTA-accredited PT program

MI PT license

Job description

Home Health Physical Therapist - $41-58 per hour

Elara Caring is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapist for a job in Lapeer, Michigan.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

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.

Job Description:

Elara Caring is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapist for a job in Lapeer, Michigan.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

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.

Job Description:

Home Health Physical Therapist

Full Time

North East Territory

Where Care Feels Like Home

At Elara Caring, we believe healing happens best where life happens — at home. It’s where comfort, familiarity, and family surround us. Every day, our team of compassionate professionals brings expert care and genuine kindness to more than 60,000 patients across the country.

When you join Elara, you join a mission built on love, trust, and connection. We know that extraordinary care doesn’t come from procedures — it comes from people like you.

As a Physical Therapist, you’ll help patients find strength, hope, and independence again. You’ll witness courage in small victories, comfort families through difficult moments, and celebrate each step forward — both literal and emotional.

How You’ll Touch Lives ?

• Deliver personalized, one-on-one therapy in the comfort of each patient’s home

• Design care plans that build confidence, movement, and independence

• Collaborate with nurses, aides, and physicians to provide seamless, whole-person care

• Empower patients and families through education and encouragement

• Bring warmth and reassurance to every visit — because care is about people, not paperwork

• Be a steady presence in times of uncertainty, helping others find strength in the familiar

What Makes Elara Different ?

• A culture of compassion — where your heart matters as much as your hands

• Competitive pay and recognition for the difference you make every day

• Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and no-cost continuing education for all

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

• 401(k) with employer match — invest in your future while you care for others

• Paid time off, holidays, and family & pet bereavement leave

• Pet insurance — because love extends to every member of your family

• Opportunities for growth in a mission-driven organization that values you

What You’ll Bring ?

• Graduate of an APTA-accredited Physical Therapy program

• Current, unrestricted PT license in the State of Michigan

• At least one year of clinical experience (home health preferred)

• A compassionate, reliable spirit and a drive to make a real difference

• Valid driver’s license, insurance, and dependable transportation

• Willingness to travel throughout the Western Michigan territory (approximately 50%)

• Ability to lift and support patients (50–100 lbs) with care and confidence

?At Elara Caring, every visit is more than care — it’s connection.
If you’re ready to bring your passion for helping others into the heart of their homes, and rediscover why you fell in love with physical therapy in the first place.

We value the unique skills of veterans and military spouses. We encourage applications from military veterans and their families.

Elara Caring provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard tosex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age (40 and older), national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law.

Elara Caring participates in E-Verify and we will provide the Federal Government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Employers like Elara Caring can only use E-Verify once you have accepted the job offer and completed the Form I-9.

At Elara Caring, pay and compensation are determined by a variety of factors, including education, job-related knowledge, skills, training, and experience. Our compensation structure reflects the cost of labor across different U.S. geographic markets, and may vary based on location.

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About Elara Caring

Elara Caring is one of the nation’s leading providers of home-based care with a growing footprint of 26,000 caregivers and 60,000 patients in 18 states. Whether you are new to home-based care or a seasoned in-home care professional, Elara Caring will meet you where you are and develop a unique learning plan that recognizes your experience and invests in your clinical professional journey. From our preceptor program to certification prep courses, quality assessments or management training, we care about you and your success.