Home Health Physical Therapist – Travel & Impact

Elara; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Tuition reimbursement for full-time

Opportunities for advancement

Comprehensive insurance plans (medical

401(K) with employer match

Paid time off & holidays

Pet insurance

Job summary

Elara Caring is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide high-quality in-home patient care across our service area. You will evaluate functional needs, develop and implement plans of care, and coordinate with the clinical team to achieve optimal outcomes.

The role requires current PT licensure, 1+ year healthcare facility experience, and travel 50% to patient homes. A valid driver’s license or reliable transport is needed; expect a physically demanding, patient-centered environment with

Qualifications

• 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 possess a valid driver’s license, maintain an acceptable driving record, OR have reliable transportation to travel between patient homes and assigned work locations.
• Must be able 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
• Physically demanding, high stress environment
• Full range of body motion including handling, lifting and transfer of patients
• Potentially work irregular hours including call hours if applicable

Education

APTA-approved physical therapy program

Job description

Elara Caring is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide high-quality in-home patient care across our service area. You will evaluate functional needs, develop and implement plans of care, and coordinate with the clinical team to achieve optimal outcomes.

The role requires current PT licensure, 1+ year healthcare facility experience, and travel 50% to patient homes. A valid driver’s license or reliable transport is needed; expect a physically demanding, patient-centered environment with